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.

my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars

to

silly?” Queenie did not like the smile

that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you

what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs

in denial at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to await their

Goode saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just

three of

to Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering with her

you know Sophie’s

and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

hands that were going through the briefs

he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison.

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

one of Jason’s cases, and he had

caught sight of

up

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding

you a better

“Why?”

against Jason several times before

Jason, who was coming over to

you before to stay down when you have a case against

green and did not offer

right. I am a loser. Losers have no

Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They

white, young lady. Many things aren’t as

call yourself a

I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by

in officially in session. Jason returned to his

say

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