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 long it

failed to suppress

matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the

you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going

once the

Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie

as soon as

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re

of them entered

she saw Sophie

know Sophie’s

looked up and saw Jeffrey by

that were going through the briefs

Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled

your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry.

counsel on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had

of Jason

up

Sophie seated herself, not

you a better

“Why?”

Jason several times before and have never

who was coming over to greet them at that

you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing

turned green and did

am a loser. Losers have no right to any

Jeff. The case is

“The world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you

you call yourself

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

in officially in session. Jason returned

say

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