Pursuing Her

Chapter 26 Does It Hurt

“Aren’t you the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Uncle Jason? You must help me. I don’t want to go to prison.” Her faith in her uncle had never wavered.

“You-” Jason was too livid to complete his sentence.

Jeffrey had regained his composure by then.

“My client is only an eighteen-year-old student, Your Honor. The plaintiff had kidnapped my client’s classmate; she had only acted in self-defense. More importantly, the plaintiff had kidnapped her classmate and issued threats. What else would she be capable of in the future if she is not taught a lesson today?”

“The young lady can hold her own, Mr. Tristan.” The man who spoke was the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Sean Burton.

“It doesn’t look like your services would be needed. You may go.”

“Right. You’re the boss.” The case was very clear. “The girl is suited for a career in law.”

Tristan did not deign to respond.

Sophie has many facets. Her performance in court was better than many lawyers.

Besides, she was only an eighteen-year-old senior in school.

As the court adjourned, the jury went to the back to discuss the verdict.

Jeffrey gazed at Sophie in awe.

“Where are you planning to attend university, Sophie?”

“I don’t know yet.” Her future ahead was bright with possibilities.

“Be a lawyer! You will be the best lawyer there ever was.”

“You have it in you, Jeff. You’re just temporarily off your game. Don’t forget why you started this.” Having understood Jeffrey’s situation was the reason why she insisted that he be the one to represent her.

“I know. I won’t give up.” He was initially considering quitting. Without a foothold or a reputation in Jipsdale, he would not survive in the city.

The lawsuit today gave me a fresh perspective.

“Remember to come to me if you run into any trouble in the future.”

The jurors returned with the verdict. Queenie was sentenced to prison for five years for kidnapping and extortion.

Even after her wrists had been cuffed together, she remained in flat denial.

“Help me, Uncle Jason! I don’t want to go to prison.”

the spot, unable to believe his defeat. How the hell did Jeffrey

a little girl

screamed in despair at the prospect of a prison

courtroom only regained its silence after

could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie.

flipped through a couple of books. I wouldn’t

in disbelief. Is that

got to her feet and led Ysabelle out.

with the verdict, you

in awe at Sophie once they were

a terrible student, Soph?” Impossible!

I dabbled out of interest.” Sophie did not mention that

had sabotaged himself this time. Being fond of

were waiting

rushed forward to meet Sophie and her

against Jason,

who had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have

moment, however, he

plain to all. I love my profession and will keep working hard to fight

has been dragged through the mud?

his question, a dozen bodyguards clad in

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

the two of them over and saw Tristan

this other car, Mr.

Jeffrey was taken away.

got in the

swarmed by the reporters as soon as

heard that the plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is the

old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by a landslide,

could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his

have lost, could you,

is that possible? Mr. Chandler could

reporters were

shoved the

I tell Cynthia that Queenie has

worsened at the thought

Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back at Jason surrounded by

deserves it.” Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks

merely cast

forced