Chapter 25 Give Me A Wide Berth

“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.

Sophie became even more certain of her hunch.

Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in the living room.

“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.

“I want to be the first person you think of whenever you run into trouble.”

Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never have known if he did not bring it up.

“I know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used to solving her own problems.

Tristan did not know what else to do.

With a sudden movement, he reached forward and took her hands.

Feeling her tiny hands nestled within his vast and warm ones, Sophie felt her heartbeat race.

He made her feel very safe, as if he would be able to solve all her problems no matter what happened.

As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on the day of the trial.

Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.

The former scoffed at the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle.

“They’re the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You must avenge me.”

Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them both exceptional beauties.

“Relax. I’ve never lost a case.”

“I’ll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent her uncle in to prepare before walking over.

today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars

failed to

Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’

letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going

the injury heals. She needs a scar that

strode briskly into the courtroom,

Goode saw Sophie as soon as he

“Apologies for being late.”

all. You’re

three of them entered

she saw Sophie entering with her

know Sophie’s lawyer,

saw Jeffrey

hands that were going through

I do not want to go to prison.

Don’t worry. We’re winning

than one of Jason’s cases,

caught sight of Jason

up

know him?” Sophie seated

find you a

“Why?”

Jason several

by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at that

when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing

turned green and did

loser. Losers

case is crystal

world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you

can you call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie

worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens

arrival signified that the court was in officially in session.

say to them,

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