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.

my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I

to

silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her

I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m

pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a

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

as he exited his car and

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just

of

Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering

know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

were going through

any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison.

You underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t

the opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s

sight of Jason as

up

seated herself, not

you a

“Why?”

gone up against Jason several times before and

who was coming over to greet them at that

you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help

green and did

is right. I am a loser. Losers have no right

worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear.

Many things aren’t as simple as

can you call yourself

not your place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring a second-rate

arrival signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned

you say to them, Uncle

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