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 bars

to suppress a

the matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it

being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you

people seem to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She

this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom,

Sophie as soon as he

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re

of them

to Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering with her

know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

saw Jeffrey by

that were going

wrong? Is he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled with

uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry.

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

caught sight of Jason as

up against

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not

find you a better

“Why?”

several times before and

Jason, who was

I told you before to stay down when you have a case against

and did

right. I am a loser. Losers have

The case is crystal

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

can you call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie

Remember when you’re in there that everything

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

did you say

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