Anything For Her

Chapter 26 Does It Hurt

“Aren’t you the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Uncle Jason? You must help me. I don’t want to go to prison.” Her faith in her uncle had never wavered.

“You-” Jason was too livid to complete his sentence.

Jeffrey had regained his composure by then.

“My client is only an eighteen-year-old student, Your Honor. The plaintiff had kidnapped my client’s classmate; she had only acted in self-defense. More importantly, the plaintiff had kidnapped her classmate and issued threats. What else would she be capable of in the future if she is not taught a lesson today?”

“The young lady can hold her own, Mr. Tristan.” The man who spoke was the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Sean Burton.

“It doesn’t look like your services would be needed. You may go.”

“Right. You’re the boss.” The case was very clear. “The girl is suited for a career in law.”

Tristan did not deign to respond.

Sophie has many facets. Her performance in court was better than many lawyers.

Besides, she was only an eighteen-year-old senior in school.

As the court adjourned, the jury went to the back to discuss the verdict.

Jeffrey gazed at Sophie in awe.

“Where are you planning to attend university, Sophie?”

“I don’t know yet.” Her future ahead was bright with possibilities.

“Be a lawyer! You will be the best lawyer there ever was.”

“You have it in you, Jeff. You’re just temporarily off your game. Don’t forget why you started this.” Having understood Jeffrey’s situation was the reason why she insisted that he be the one to represent her.

“I know. I won’t give up.” He was initially considering quitting. Without a foothold or a reputation in Jipsdale, he would not survive in the city.

The lawsuit today gave me a fresh perspective.

“Remember to come to me if you run into any trouble in the future.”

The jurors returned with the verdict. Queenie was sentenced to prison for five years for kidnapping and extortion.

Even after her wrists had been cuffed together, she remained in flat denial.

“Help me, Uncle Jason! I don’t want to go to prison.”

unable to believe his defeat. How

a little girl who’s not even out of high

in despair at the

only regained its silence after the police

not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His loss had

couple of books. I

in disbelief. Is

and led Ysabelle

with the verdict,

awe at Sophie once they were out

you sure you’re a terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This is the rhythm of

interest.” Sophie did not mention that she had

had sabotaged himself this time. Being fond of publicity, he

waiting

meet Sophie and her

pattern of defeat against Jason,

wanted to

blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have turned and

that moment, however, he was

justice is plain to all. I love my profession and will

Sophie Tanner, whose name has

reporter finished his question, a dozen

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

brought the two of them over and saw Tristan seated in the silver

with us in this other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll give

Jeffrey was taken away.

Ysabelle got in

by the reporters as soon as he

that the plaintiff is your niece, Mr.

your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have

me, no comment.” Jason looked a little pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had

have lost,

Mr. Chandler could not

reporters were

the

that Queenie has been put behind

at the thought

the Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced

deserves it.” Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks must be smarting with

cast

Queenie was forced to pay