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.

saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how

to suppress

not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it

I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you behind bars

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

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

as he exited

“Apologies for being late.”

all. You’re

of them

turned to Jason the moment she

you know Sophie’s lawyer,

looked up and saw Jeffrey by

hands that were going

any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not

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

on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had never

sight of

up against

Sophie seated

find you

“Why?”

Jason several times before and have

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

you have a case against me? It

and did

I am a loser. Losers have no right to any

is crystal clear.

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

can you call yourself

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

was in officially in session. Jason returned

say to

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