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.

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

failed to suppress

Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face.

you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still

forget what pain feels like once the

strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to

as he exited

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re

of them entered

moment she

Sophie’s

and saw Jeffrey

hands that were going through the briefs

good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want

Don’t

more than one of Jason’s cases, and he

caught sight of Jason

up against

seated herself, not sounding

find you a

“Why?”

up against Jason several times

who was coming over to greet them

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

green and did

I am a loser.

is

young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as

yourself a lawyer?”

when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused

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

did you say to them, Uncle

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