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.

all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how

to

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

while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting

what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar

at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and

saw Sophie as soon as he exited

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re just in

of them entered

she

you know Sophie’s lawyer,

and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

hands that were going through the briefs

do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled

Don’t worry. We’re winning

opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had

of

going up

you know him?” Sophie seated herself, not

you a better

“Why?”

several times before and have never

was coming

pretty self-aware, Jeffrey. Haven’t I told you before to stay down when you have a case against

turned green and did

am a loser.

worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They

young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can

yourself a lawyer?”

not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re

signified that the court was in officially

say to

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