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.
That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long it
failed to
the smile
Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige
once the injury heals.
strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to await their
as soon as he
“Apologies for being late.”
You’re just
three of them entered
moment she saw Sophie
you know Sophie’s
and saw Jeffrey by
him!” Jason’s hands that were going through the briefs
I do not want
underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry.
one of Jason’s cases, and
sight of
going up against
him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding
you a
“Why?”
Jason several times
heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet
before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all the
did not offer
I am a loser. Losers
Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They
and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.”
call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie
I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in
that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned to his
say to them,
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