Chapter 25 Give Me A Wide Berth

“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.

Sophie became even more certain of her hunch.

Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in the living room.

“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.

“I want to be the first person you think of whenever you run into trouble.”

Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never have known if he did not bring it up.

“I know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used to solving her own problems.

Tristan did not know what else to do.

With a sudden movement, he reached forward and took her hands.

Feeling her tiny hands nestled within his vast and warm ones, Sophie felt her heartbeat race.

He made her feel very safe, as if he would be able to solve all her problems no matter what happened.

As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on the day of the trial.

Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.

The former scoffed at the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle.

“They’re the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You must avenge me.”

Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them both exceptional beauties.

“Relax. I’ve never lost a case.”

“I’ll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent her uncle in to prepare before walking over.

all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long

to suppress a

not like the smile on her

Ysabelle, Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by

to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a

point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and

soon as

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just

three of them

turned to Jason the moment she saw

know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

hands that were

asked anxiously. I do not want to go to

your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry.

than one of Jason’s cases, and he

sight of

up against

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding very

you

“Why?”

up against Jason several

was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them

pretty self-aware, Jeffrey. Haven’t I told you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all the

turned green and did not

loser. Losers

The case is crystal clear.

is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you

call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie

Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring

court was in officially in session. Jason

did you say to them, Uncle

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