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.
sure you saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will
failed to suppress
like the smile on her
go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you behind bars
what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that will never
into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to
saw Sophie as soon as he exited
“Apologies for being late.”
You’re just in
of them entered
she saw Sophie entering
Sophie’s lawyer,
up and saw Jeffrey by
him!” Jason’s hands that were going through the
I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled
your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry.
counsel on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had never
of
up against
seated
me find you a
“Why?”
up against Jason several times before
was heard by Jason, who was
to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all
and did
loser. Losers have no right to any
Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They will
things aren’t as simple as you
you call yourself a lawyer?”
to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in
court was in officially
say to them, Uncle
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