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.

today, Sophie.” I will

to suppress

silly?” Queenie did not like the

letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you

the injury heals.

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

as soon as

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re

of them entered

moment she saw Sophie

Sophie’s

looked up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

were going through

do not want to

Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re

more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had

of Jason

up against

him?” Sophie seated herself,

find you a

“Why?”

against Jason several times before and have never

who was coming over to greet

when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to

turned green and did

loser. Losers have no right

is

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

you call yourself

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

signified that the court was in officially in

did you say to

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