Pursuing Her

Pursuing Her Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Give Me A Wide Berth

“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.

Sophie became even more certain of her hunch.

Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in the living room.

“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.

“I want to be the first person you think of whenever you run into trouble.”

Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never have known if he did not bring it up.

“I know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used to solving her own problems.

Tristan did not know what else to do.

With a sudden movement, he reached forward and took her hands.

Feeling her tiny hands nestled within his vast and warm ones, Sophie felt her heartbeat race.

He made her feel very safe, as if he would be able to solve all her problems no matter what happened.

As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on the day of the trial.

Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.

The former scoffed at the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle.

“They’re the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You must avenge me.”

Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them both exceptional beauties.

“Relax. I’ve never lost a case.”

“I’ll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent her uncle in to prepare before walking over.

of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long it

failed to

matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’

letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can.

once the injury

strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie

Sophie as soon as he exited his car and

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just

three of them entered

turned to Jason the moment she saw

Sophie’s lawyer,

and saw Jeffrey by

him!” Jason’s hands that were going through the briefs

not want to

your uncle, Queenie. Don’t

on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had never

caught sight of Jason

up

him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding very

you a

“Why?”

gone up against Jason several times before

last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over

self-aware, Jeffrey. Haven’t I told you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation

green and did not

am a loser. Losers have

The case is crystal clear. They

not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I

yourself

decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused

judge’s arrival signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned

did you say to them,

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