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.”

unable to believe his defeat.

I’ve lost to a little girl who’s not even out of high

despair at the prospect of

regained its silence after the police

his curiosity as he

couple of books. I wouldn’t count it

dumbstruck in disbelief. Is

got to her feet and led Ysabelle

satisfied with the verdict, you could

at Sophie once they were out of

terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This is the rhythm

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

Being fond of publicity, he had preemptively tipped off

reporters were waiting outside at

forward to meet Sophie and

Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to remain a

wanted to keep being a

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have

moment, however, he

I love my profession and will

you Ms. Sophie Tanner, whose name has

the reporter finished his question, a dozen bodyguards clad in

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

them over and saw Tristan seated in the silver

this other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll give you

Jeffrey was taken away.

got in the

was swarmed by the reporters as soon

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

Jeffrey, you must have

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 be akin to shooting himself

have lost,

possible? Mr. Chandler

were tormenting

the reporters

I tell Cynthia that Queenie has been put behind

at the

glanced back at Jason surrounded by

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

cast an

forced to pay for kidnapping