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.
You’re screwed today, Sophie.”
to suppress
not like the smile
you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going
the injury heals. She
point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to
as soon as he exited his car and
“Apologies for being late.”
all. You’re just in
of
turned to Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering with
you know Sophie’s lawyer,
and saw Jeffrey by
were going through the briefs
anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future
underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning this suit
than one of Jason’s cases, and he had
of Jason
going up
Sophie seated herself,
you a
“Why?”
Jason several times before and have never
was coming
you before to stay down when you have a case
did
loser.
The case is
all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I
yourself a
when you’re in there that everything that happens
signified that the court was in officially in session.
you say to them,
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