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.”

was frozen to the spot, unable to believe his defeat. How the hell did Jeffrey

I’ve lost to a little girl who’s not even

screamed in despair at the prospect of a

only regained its silence

you studied law?” Jason could not repress his curiosity as he

a couple of books.

was dumbstruck in disbelief.

got to her feet and led Ysabelle

satisfied with the verdict, you could put in

once they were out of the

a terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This

interest.” Sophie did not mention that

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

were waiting outside at that

to meet

have established a pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to remain

Jason; even if he wanted to keep

Before,

that moment, however,

always believe that justice is plain to all. I love my profession and will keep working hard to fight for those

name has been dragged through the mud? Could

a dozen bodyguards

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

and saw Tristan seated in the

this other car, Mr.

Jeffrey was taken away.

got in the

there, Jason was swarmed by the reporters

is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is the outcome of

right. Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by a

comment.” Jason looked a little pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had been sentenced to five years in prison,

couldn’t have lost,

that possible? Mr. Chandler

were tormenting

shoved the

that Queenie has been

worsened at the

departed, Ysabelle glanced back at Jason surrounded by

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

cast

price Queenie was forced to pay for