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.
uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter
failed to
did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it
not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting
forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that will
point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and
as soon as he exited his car and
“Apologies for being late.”
all. You’re just
of them
she saw Sophie entering
know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle
up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s
him!” Jason’s hands that were going through the briefs
I do not want to go to prison. My future is
Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning
the opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s cases,
caught sight of
up
seated herself, not
you
“Why?”
up against Jason several times before and have
heard by Jason, who was coming over
you have a case against
and did not offer
I am a loser. Losers have no right to any
case is
things aren’t as simple
call yourself a lawyer?”
I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring a second-rate
the court was in
you say
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