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.”

to the spot, unable to believe his defeat.

to a little girl who’s not even

despair at the prospect of a prison

courtroom only regained its silence

you studied law?” Jason could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His loss had

of books. I

in disbelief. Is that

feet and led Ysabelle out. It’s over,

verdict, you could put in

Sophie once they

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

dabbled out of interest.” Sophie did not mention that she had a

Being fond of publicity, he had preemptively tipped off

reporters were waiting outside

rushed forward to meet Sophie

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

he wanted to keep being a lawyer, nobody might want to hire

blunt. Before,

however, he

I love my profession and will keep working hard to fight

Sophie Tanner, whose name has been dragged through the mud? Could

the reporter finished his question, a dozen bodyguards clad in identical suits

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

brought the two of them over and saw

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

Jeffrey was taken away.

and Ysabelle got

by the reporters as

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

Jeffrey, you

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, and it would be akin to shooting

lost, could you,

possible? Mr. Chandler could not

were tormenting

shoved the reporters aside

tell Cynthia that Queenie has

worsened at the

glanced back

being smug earlier,

merely cast

Queenie was forced to pay for kidnapping and slapping