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?"

in, "What proof do you need? A girl like you, seeing a rich guy like Everett, wouldn't you do anything to

enough for Allison. Only Sophia is infatuated with him. Everyone knows he's a player

snapped, "Shut up,

are you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown? My daughter isn't someone the Brown

not stoop to her level. This issue between the kids isn't that serious. How about we just drop it?" Seeing

in this case. Mia is merely a witness. Don't lose sight of what's

smile faded, his expression turning

this, Allison exchanged a look with Thalia, who then spoke up, "The evidence is clear. Sophia intentionally harmed someone, threw acid, and kidnapped with intent to kill.

a cold look as she

for the complete experience-all for free. The

trying

behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation

mind, Allison, a girl with no real

Allison was from the Bennett family, but in Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a big deal. So, throwing money at

"Is this how Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw money

what I know, 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

flinch. Instead, she smiled. "Do lawyers nowadays speak so irresponsibly? Do you have evidence that I fooled around and had an abortion? Which hospital, and who was the person I fooled around with? Have you seen

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

up her past would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately for him,

a name for yourself here! Don't push

stayed unmoved and glanced at Thalia, who immediately understood and spoke up, "Mr. Eve, Allison doesn't care about your client's money. We just