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

to a little girl who’s not even

screamed in despair at the

only regained its silence after

his curiosity as he approached

through a couple of books.

dumbstruck in disbelief. Is that

got to her feet and led Ysabelle out.

satisfied with the verdict,

gazed in awe at Sophie once

Soph?”

out of interest.” Sophie did not mention that she

Being fond of publicity, he had preemptively tipped off the

were waiting outside

meet Sophie and her

pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey. Do

had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have

moment, however, he

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

whose name has been dragged through the mud? Could

finished his question, a dozen bodyguards clad in identical

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

brought the two of them over and saw Tristan seated in the silver

us in this other car, Mr. Goode.

Jeffrey was taken away.

got

was swarmed by the reporters as soon as he

the plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What

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 in

couldn’t have lost, could

is that possible? Mr.

reporters were

the

can I tell Cynthia that Queenie

worsened at the thought

the Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back

Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks must be smarting with

cast

the price Queenie was forced to