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.”

believe his defeat. How

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

the prospect of

regained its silence after the police took her

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

couple of books. I wouldn’t

dumbstruck in disbelief.

and led

the verdict, you

in awe at Sophie once they

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

dabbled out of interest.” Sophie did not mention that

this time. Being fond of

reporters were waiting outside at that

forward to meet Sophie and

defeat against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to remain a

lawyer who had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted

reporter’s question was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have

moment, however,

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

whose name has

finished his question, a dozen bodyguards clad in identical suits blocked

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

and saw Tristan seated

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

Jeffrey was taken away.

got in

Jason was swarmed by the reporters as soon

niece, Mr. Chandler. What is the outcome

Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you

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 in the

lost, could

that possible? Mr. Chandler

reporters were tormenting

the reporters

Cynthia that Queenie has been put behind

at the

departed, Ysabelle glanced back at Jason surrounded

earlier, his

merely cast

years was the price Queenie was forced