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

little girl who’s not

in despair at the prospect of a prison

regained its silence after the police took

curiosity as he approached Sophie. His loss

of books. I wouldn’t count it

in disbelief. Is

her feet and led Ysabelle

the verdict, you could

Sophie once they were out of

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

of interest.” Sophie did not mention

time. Being fond of publicity,

were waiting outside

rushed forward to meet Sophie and

of defeat against Jason,

beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep being a

Before, Jeffrey would have

however, he

all. I love my profession and will keep working hard

whose name has been dragged through the mud?

reporter finished his question, a dozen bodyguards

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

brought the two of them over and

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

Jeffrey was taken away.

and Ysabelle got in

by the reporters as soon as he

niece, Mr.

Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won

reporters that his niece had been sentenced to five years in

lost, could

possible? Mr. Chandler could

reporters were

shoved the

Cynthia that Queenie has been put

mood worsened at

the Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back at Jason surrounded by

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

cast an indifferent

price Queenie was forced to pay for