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.”

was frozen to the spot, unable to believe his defeat. How the hell did Jeffrey beat

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

the prospect of a prison

its silence after the police took her

could not repress his curiosity as he approached

couple of books. I

in disbelief. Is

got to her feet and led Ysabelle out. It’s

you’re not satisfied with the verdict, you could put in

awe at Sophie once

you sure you’re a terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This is the

Sophie did not mention that

fond of publicity, he had preemptively tipped

were waiting outside at

forward to meet Sophie

a pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to

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

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have

that moment, however, he

I love my profession and will keep working hard to fight for those

you Ms. Sophie Tanner, whose name has been

finished his question, a dozen bodyguards clad

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

and saw Tristan seated in the

in this other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll give you a

Jeffrey was taken away.

and Ysabelle got

swarmed by the reporters as soon

that the plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler.

right. Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by a landslide, haven’t

me, no comment.” Jason looked a little pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had been sentenced to five years in prison, and it would be akin to shooting himself

lost,

possible? Mr. Chandler could

reporters were

shoved the

Cynthia that Queenie has

mood worsened at the thought

Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back at Jason surrounded by

it.” Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks must be smarting

merely cast an

price Queenie was forced to pay for