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

to suppress

matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it

smug while you still can. I’m going to

like once the

strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle

Sophie as soon as he exited his car and hurried

“Apologies for being late.”

all. You’re just

of

the moment she saw Sophie entering with

you know Sophie’s

up and saw

Jason’s hands that were going

anxiously. I do not want to

your uncle, Queenie. Don’t

the opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s

of Jason as

going up

him?” Sophie seated herself, not

find you a

“Why?”

Jason several times

was coming over

have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your

turned green and did

is right. I am a loser. Losers have no right

is crystal clear. They

young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as

you call yourself a lawyer?”

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

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

say to them,

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