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.”

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

I’ve lost to a little girl

in despair at the prospect of a prison

regained its silence

studied law?” Jason could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His loss had hit

a couple of books. I wouldn’t

in disbelief. Is that

feet and led Ysabelle

with the verdict, you

gazed in awe at Sophie once they were out

Soph?”

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

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

waiting outside

meet

against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to remain

even if he wanted to keep

Before, Jeffrey would have turned and

that moment, however,

all. I love my profession and

name has been

the reporter finished his question, a dozen

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

the two of them over and saw Tristan

car, Mr. Goode. We’ll give you a

Jeffrey was taken away.

got

the

is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What

Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must

himself to tell the reporters that his niece had

couldn’t have lost, could you, Mr.

Mr. Chandler could not

were

shoved the reporters aside

Cynthia that Queenie has been put

worsened at

Ysabelle glanced back at Jason surrounded

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

cast an

forced to pay