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.

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

to suppress a

matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it

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

once the injury heals. She needs a scar that will

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

soon as he

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re

of them

the moment she saw Sophie entering with her

Sophie’s lawyer,

and saw

hands that were

asked anxiously. I do not want to go to

underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t

more than one of Jason’s cases, and he

of Jason

going up

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding very

find you a better lawyer,

“Why?”

Jason several times before and have

last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at

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

did not offer

loser. Losers

is crystal clear. They will

white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you

yourself a lawyer?”

decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you

arrival signified that the court was in officially

did you say to them,

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