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.

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

failed to suppress a

like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it

being smug while you still can.

feels like once the injury heals. She needs a

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

soon as

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re

of them

moment she saw Sophie entering with her

know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

looked up and saw

hands that were going through the briefs

do not want to go to

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

on more than one of Jason’s cases,

caught sight of

up

Sophie seated herself,

me find you a better

“Why?”

against Jason several

by Jason, who was coming over to

stay down when you have a case against me? It

did

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

case is crystal clear. They will

“The world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t

you call yourself a lawyer?”

you’re in there that

signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned to his

you say

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