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.
saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how
to suppress
not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it
I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you behind bars
forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a
this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving
as he exited
“Apologies for being late.”
all. You’re
of them
turned to Jason the moment she
you know Sophie’s lawyer,
looked up and saw Jeffrey by
hands that were going
any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not
uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning this suit
on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had never
sight of
up against
Sophie seated
find you
“Why?”
Jason several times before and have
last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at
you have a case against me? It
and did
I am a loser. Losers have no right to any
is crystal clear.
“The world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything
can you call yourself
whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is
was in officially in session. Jason returned
say to
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