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
failed to
Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face.
hurt Ysabelle, Queenie. 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
like once the injury heals. She needs a scar
in denial at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom,
as he exited his car
“Apologies for being late.”
all. You’re just in
of them entered
the moment she saw Sophie
know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle
and saw
that were going through the
he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison.
You underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t
opposing counsel on more than one of
caught sight of Jason
up against
you know him?” Sophie seated herself, not
find you a better lawyer,
“Why?”
gone up against Jason several times before
remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them
I told you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all the
turned green and did not
am a loser. Losers have
is crystal clear. They
things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can
you call yourself a
whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused
judge’s arrival signified that the court was in
you say to
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