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
to suppress a
matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the
smug while you
to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals.
strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle
Sophie as soon as he exited his car and
“Apologies for being late.”
all. You’re just
three of
to Jason the moment she
know Sophie’s lawyer,
up and saw Jeffrey by
Jason’s hands that were going through
anxiously. I do not want
Queenie. Don’t worry.
counsel on more than one of Jason’s
sight of Jason
going up
know him?” Sophie seated herself,
you a
“Why?”
several times before and have never
remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet
down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t
did not offer
am a loser. Losers have no right to
worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear.
not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple
yourself a lawyer?”
your place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring a
judge’s arrival signified that the court was in officially
did you say to them, Uncle
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