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.”

spot, unable to believe

true. I’ve lost to a little girl

in despair at the prospect of

silence

law?” Jason could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His

flipped through a couple of books. I wouldn’t count it

in disbelief. Is

her feet and led Ysabelle

satisfied with the verdict, you

at Sophie once they were out of

you’re a terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This is

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

sabotaged himself this time. Being fond of publicity, he had preemptively tipped off the

reporters were waiting outside

rushed forward to meet Sophie and her

a pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey.

who had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep being a

Before, Jeffrey would have turned

moment, however, he was

is plain to all. I love my profession and will keep

Sophie Tanner, whose name has been dragged through the

a dozen bodyguards clad

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

of them over and saw

coming with us in this other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll give you a ride

Jeffrey was taken away.

got

swarmed by the reporters as soon as he

plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler.

nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won

his niece had been sentenced to five years in prison, and it would be akin

couldn’t have lost, could you, Mr.

is that possible? Mr. Chandler could

were tormenting

shoved the reporters

tell Cynthia that Queenie has been put

worsened at the thought

Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back at

earlier, his cheeks must

cast an indifferent

the price Queenie was forced