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.

sure you saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.”

to suppress

the smile on her nemesis’ face.

I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting

to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She

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

Sophie as soon as he exited his

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just in

of them

turned to Jason the moment she saw Sophie

Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

saw Jeffrey

Jason’s hands that were going through the briefs

wrong? Is he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want

Queenie. Don’t

than one of Jason’s cases, and

sight of Jason as

going up against

him?” Sophie seated

you a better lawyer,

“Why?”

several times

last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming

before to stay down when you have a

turned green and did

I am a loser.

case is crystal clear. They

things aren’t as simple

you call yourself a lawyer?”

to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that

judge’s arrival signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned

did you say

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