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.”

to believe his defeat. How

to a little girl who’s

in despair at the prospect of

silence after the police took

his curiosity as he

of books. I wouldn’t count

dumbstruck in disbelief.

feet and led Ysabelle

not satisfied with the verdict,

gazed in awe at Sophie once

student, Soph?” Impossible! This is the rhythm of a

did not mention that she had

sabotaged himself this time. Being fond of

were waiting outside

to meet Sophie

against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to

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

Before, Jeffrey would have turned and

that moment, however, he was already

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

has been dragged through the mud? Could

dozen bodyguards clad in identical suits

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

them over and saw Tristan seated in the

other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll

Jeffrey was taken away.

got in

there, Jason was swarmed by the reporters

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

Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by

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 be akin to shooting himself

couldn’t have lost, could

Mr. Chandler could not

were

the

I tell Cynthia that Queenie has been put

worsened at the thought

Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced

it.” Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks must be

merely cast an

Queenie was forced to pay