The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 31 Reconciliation Failed

Seeing how chummy they were, Allison figured they knew each other.

Thalia turned to Allison, "Ms. Bennett, I didn't expect you to have ties with the Carter family. Small world, huh?"

"Totally a small world!" Liliana beamed. "Allison, Thalia's teacher is the top lawyer for the Carter Group, Francis Vasquez. With her on your side, this case is as good as won!" Feeling more at ease hearing Liliana's words, Allison followed them into the conference room.

Ronan's eyes narrowed when he saw Thalia. "Didn't think she'd get you as her lawyer."

Thalia didn't back down. "What, are you scared?"

"Scared? Of a newbie like you? Get real."

They traded a few more jabs before everyone settled into their seats.

Madeline sat across from them, glaring at Allison and Mia like she wanted to punch them.

Mia, never having been in a situation like this, was a bit jittery, but Allison stayed cool as a cucumber.

Ronan kicked things off. "Allison, I've looked into your dispute with Sophia. Sure, Sophia started it, but the real reason for your fight was you seducing her fiancé. Do you admit to that?" Ronan was sharp, no doubt. He knew how to twist things.

If Allison admitted, he'd argue she was partly to blame, making Sophia's actions seem less severe and reducing her penalty.

Allison met Ronan's gaze calmly. "Mr. Eve, you need evidence for such claims. Got any proof I seduced Sophia's fiancé?"

jumped in, "What proof do you need? A girl like you, seeing a rich guy

isn't even good enough for Allison. Only Sophia is infatuated

snapped, "Shut up, you little

Brown? My daughter isn't someone

her level. This issue between the kids isn't that serious. How about we just drop it?" Seeing that Allison's guardian was not

wasn't having it. "Ronan, Allison is the primary party in this case. Mia is merely a witness.

his

kidnapped with intent to kill. Even if there's a settlement, she can't dodge legal punishment. Mr. Eve, instead of avoiding the issue, you should focus on

a cold look as she

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lawyer trying to challenge him?

spoke up, "This is just petty jealousy between girls. I don't think it constitutes a criminal case. So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for Allison for the previous incidents. As long as Allison is willing

with no real backing,

weren't a big deal. So,

Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your

Allison, your current situation isn't great. Five years ago, she was fooling around, got pregnant out of wedlock, had an abortion, and even cut ties with the Bennett family! You're an eighteen- year-old high school senior, facing

you have evidence that I fooled around and had an abortion? Which hospital, and who was the person I fooled around with?

to discuss or clarify some things-not due to a lack of evidence, but because

bringing up her past would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately for him, these things meant nothing to

easy to make a name for yourself here! Don't push your luck. If

and glanced at Thalia, who immediately understood and spoke up, "Mr. Eve, Allison doesn't care about