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.”

believe his defeat.

a little

despair at the prospect of a prison

courtroom only regained its silence

Jason could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His loss had hit

of

was dumbstruck in disbelief. Is that

and led

not satisfied with the verdict, you

in awe at Sophie once they

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

dabbled out of interest.” Sophie did

himself this time. Being fond of publicity, he

reporters were waiting outside at that

rushed forward to meet Sophie and

Jason, Jeffrey. Do

had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep

blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have turned

however, he was already

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

you Ms. Sophie Tanner, whose name has been dragged through the

question, a dozen bodyguards clad in identical suits blocked

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

brought the two of them over and saw Tristan seated in the silver

other car, Mr.

Jeffrey was taken away.

Ysabelle got in the

there, Jason was swarmed by the reporters

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

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

me, no comment.” Jason looked a little pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had been sentenced to five years in prison, and it would

have lost, could you, Mr.

that possible? Mr.

were tormenting

the

I tell Cynthia that Queenie has been

mood worsened at the

glanced back at

earlier, his cheeks must be

merely cast

was forced to