Changing Only For Her Novel

Chapter 26 Does It Hurt

“Aren’t you the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Uncle Jason? You must help me. I don’t want to go to prison.” Her faith in her uncle had never wavered.

“You-” Jason was too livid to complete his sentence.

Jeffrey had regained his composure by then.

“My client is only an eighteen-year-old student, Your Honor. The plaintiff had kidnapped my client’s classmate; she had only acted in self-defense. More importantly, the plaintiff had kidnapped her classmate and issued threats. What else would she be capable of in the future if she is not taught a lesson today?”

“The young lady can hold her own, Mr. Tristan.” The man who spoke was the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Sean Burton.

“It doesn’t look like your services would be needed. You may go.”

“Right. You’re the boss.” The case was very clear. “The girl is suited for a career in law.”

Tristan did not deign to respond.

Sophie has many facets. Her performance in court was better than many lawyers.

Besides, she was only an eighteen-year-old senior in school.

As the court adjourned, the jury went to the back to discuss the verdict.

Jeffrey gazed at Sophie in awe.

“Where are you planning to attend university, Sophie?”

“I don’t know yet.” Her future ahead was bright with possibilities.

“Be a lawyer! You will be the best lawyer there ever was.”

“You have it in you, Jeff. You’re just temporarily off your game. Don’t forget why you started this.” Having understood Jeffrey’s situation was the reason why she insisted that he be the one to represent her.

“I know. I won’t give up.” He was initially considering quitting. Without a foothold or a reputation in Jipsdale, he would not survive in the city.

The lawsuit today gave me a fresh perspective.

“Remember to come to me if you run into any trouble in the future.”

The jurors returned with the verdict. Queenie was sentenced to prison for five years for kidnapping and extortion.

Even after her wrists had been cuffed together, she remained in flat denial.

“Help me, Uncle Jason! I don’t want to go to prison.”

the spot, unable to believe his defeat.

true. I’ve lost to a little girl who’s not even out

screamed in despair at the prospect of

courtroom only regained its silence

not repress his curiosity

a couple of books.

in disbelief.

feet and led Ysabelle out.

with the verdict, you could put in

at Sophie once they were out of

a terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This is the

out of interest.” Sophie did not mention that she had a

this time. Being fond of publicity, he had preemptively tipped

were waiting outside at that

rushed forward to meet Sophie

against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to remain a

who had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep being a

blunt. Before, Jeffrey would

moment, however, he was

all. I love my profession and will keep working hard

has been dragged through

the reporter finished his question, a dozen bodyguards clad

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

over and saw Tristan

car, Mr.

Jeffrey was taken away.

Ysabelle got in

the reporters as soon

plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is the outcome

you must

pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece

couldn’t have lost, could

possible? Mr.

were tormenting

shoved the

that

at the thought

Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back at Jason

Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks must be

cast an indifferent

the price Queenie was forced to pay