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.

screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long it

failed to suppress a

matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile

being smug while you

forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs

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

as

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re

of them

Jason the moment she saw

you know Sophie’s

up and saw Jeffrey

hands that were going through

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

Don’t worry.

on more than one of Jason’s

of Jason as

up against

him?” Sophie seated herself,

find you a better lawyer,

“Why?”

against Jason several times before and have never

was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at

before to stay down when you have a case

green and did not offer a

I am a loser. Losers have no right

The case is crystal clear.

smirked. “The world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can

call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie

Remember when you’re in there that

the court was in officially in session. Jason

you say

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