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.”

failed to

Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on

for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you behind

the

point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom,

as he

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re just

three of them

she saw Sophie entering

you know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

looked up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

Jason’s hands that were going through

Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is

Don’t

counsel on more than one

caught sight of Jason as

going up against

you know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding very

find you a better

“Why?”

up against Jason several times

Jason, who was coming over to greet them

to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to

turned green and did not offer

is right. I am a loser.

case is crystal clear. They will

black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can

you call yourself a

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

in officially in session.

did you say

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