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.
of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind
failed to suppress
the matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the
being smug while you
people seem to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs
this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving
saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car
“Apologies for being late.”
at all. You’re just
of them entered
to Jason the moment she
know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle
and saw Jeffrey by
were
I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled with
You underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning
was the opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s
sight of Jason
up against
seated herself, not sounding
find you
“Why?”
Jason several times
Jason, who was
have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all
green and did not
am a loser. Losers have no right to
The case 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
can you call yourself
not your place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything
was in officially
you say to them,
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