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.
sure you saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie
to suppress
not like the smile on her nemesis’ face.
Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you
what pain feels like once the injury heals. She
strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to
soon as he exited
“Apologies for being late.”
at all. You’re just
three of
she
you know Sophie’s lawyer,
up and saw
hands that were going
he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not
Don’t worry. We’re winning
one of
caught sight of
going up
know him?” Sophie seated herself,
me find you
“Why?”
several times before and have
heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them
stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t
and did not
right. I am a loser. Losers
Jeff. The case is crystal clear.
not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything
call yourself
to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring
in officially
say to
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