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.

uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no

failed to suppress a

Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile

for that. Enjoy being smug while you still

the injury heals. She needs a scar that

strode briskly into

saw Sophie as soon as he exited his

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re just in

of

turned to Jason the moment she

you know Sophie’s lawyer,

saw Jeffrey

Jason’s hands that were going through

Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison.

underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning

the opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had never

sight of

going up against

you know him?” Sophie seated

me find you a better lawyer,

“Why?”

several times before and have

last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them

you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation

and did not

am a loser. Losers have no right to

Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They

white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything into

call yourself a lawyer?”

place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything

court was in officially in session. Jason returned to

did you say to them,

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