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.”

to believe his defeat. How the hell did Jeffrey

lost to a little girl who’s not even out of

despair at the prospect

only regained its silence after the

you studied law?” Jason could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His

of books. I

disbelief. Is

feet and led Ysabelle out. It’s over, isn’t

satisfied with the verdict, you could put in an

at Sophie once they were out of

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

dabbled out of interest.” Sophie did not mention that she

Being fond of publicity, he

waiting outside

forward to meet

against Jason,

beaten Jason; even if he wanted

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey

however, he

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

name has

the reporter finished his question, a dozen bodyguards

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

and saw

this other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll

Jeffrey was taken away.

Ysabelle got in

was swarmed by the reporters as soon as

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

Jeffrey, you must have won by a

his niece had been sentenced to

have lost,

is that possible? Mr.

reporters were

the reporters

can I tell Cynthia that Queenie has

mood worsened at the

Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back at

Despite being smug earlier, his

cast

price Queenie was forced