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.”

spot, unable to believe his defeat. How the hell did

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

screamed in despair at the prospect of

silence after

could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His loss had hit

through a couple of books. I wouldn’t count

in disbelief. Is

her feet and led Ysabelle out. It’s

not satisfied with the verdict,

at Sophie once they were out of the

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

interest.” Sophie did not

had sabotaged himself this time. Being fond of publicity, he had

were waiting outside

meet Sophie and her

pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey. Do

Jason; even if he wanted to keep being a lawyer,

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey

moment, however, he was already

is plain to all. I love my profession and will keep working hard to fight for

Sophie Tanner, whose name has been dragged through the mud? Could you

the reporter finished his question, a dozen bodyguards clad in identical

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

over and

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

Jeffrey was taken away.

and Ysabelle got in

by the reporters

your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is

Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by

comment.” Jason looked a little pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had

lost, could you, Mr.

is that possible? Mr. Chandler could not

reporters were tormenting

shoved the reporters aside

Cynthia that Queenie has been put

mood worsened at

glanced

smug earlier, his

cast an indifferent

forced to pay for kidnapping and slapping