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.

That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long

failed to suppress

the smile on her

hurt Ysabelle, Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you

to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that

this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving

saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car and hurried

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re

three of them entered

to Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering with her

you know Sophie’s

looked up and saw

were going

Is he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want

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

on more than one of Jason’s cases, and

of Jason as

going up against

you know him?” Sophie seated herself, not

me find you a

“Why?”

Jason several times before and have never

heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at that

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

turned green and did not offer a

I am a loser. Losers have

worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They will

smirked. “The world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I

yourself

not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring a

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

did you say to them, Uncle

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