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.

of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind

failed to suppress

the matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the

being smug while you

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

this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving

saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just

of them entered

to Jason the moment she

know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

and saw Jeffrey by

were

I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled with

You underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning

was the opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s

sight of Jason

up against

seated herself, not sounding

find you

“Why?”

Jason several times

Jason, who was

have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all

green and did not

am a loser. Losers have no right to

The case 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

can you call yourself

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

was in officially

you say to them,

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