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

failed to

Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’

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

once the injury heals. She needs a scar

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

as soon as

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re

three of

turned to Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering

know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

Jason’s hands that were going through the

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

your uncle, Queenie. Don’t

more than one of Jason’s cases, and he

caught sight of

up

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not

you a

“Why?”

Jason several

Jason, who was coming over to greet them

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

and did

I am a loser. Losers have

case is crystal clear. They will

young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything into the

yourself a

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

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

you say to

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