Anything For Her

Chapter 25

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 behind

failed to suppress a

matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on

go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you behind bars

once the injury heals. She needs a scar

strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle

saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car

“Apologies for being late.”

all. You’re just in

three of them

moment she saw Sophie entering

Sophie’s lawyer,

and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

hands that were going through

not want to go to

Don’t worry. We’re

was the opposing counsel on more than one of

of

going up against

him?” Sophie seated

you a better lawyer,

“Why?”

against Jason several times

was coming over to greet them at that

pretty self-aware, Jeffrey. Haven’t I told you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all

turned green and did not offer a

is right. I am a loser.

case is crystal clear. They will

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

yourself a lawyer?”

to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re

signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned to

did you say to them, Uncle

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