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

to

the smile on her nemesis’ face.

Ysabelle, Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you

like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that

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

soon as he exited his car and

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just in

of them entered

moment she saw Sophie entering with her

Sophie’s

looked up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

hands that were going through the

Is he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want

uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning this suit

more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had never

caught sight of Jason

up against

Sophie seated herself, not sounding

find you a better

“Why?”

Jason several times before and

by Jason, who was coming over

Haven’t I told you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help

green and did not

right. I am a loser. Losers have no right to

The case is crystal clear.

is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn

call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie

whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring a second-rate

in officially

say to

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