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.

uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind

failed to suppress a

Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile

letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige

like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that

this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to

Sophie as soon as he exited

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re just in

of them

she saw

Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

looked up and saw Jeffrey

that were going through the

asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future

underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning

on more than one of Jason’s cases,

sight of Jason

up against

him?” Sophie seated

me find you a better

“Why?”

gone up against Jason several times before and

was coming over to greet them at that

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

green and did not offer a

is right. I am a loser.

Jeff. The case is crystal

Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn

you call yourself a lawyer?”

not your place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in

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

did you say to

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