Changing only for her (Sophie and Tristan)

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

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

screamed in despair at the prospect of

silence after the

curiosity as he approached Sophie.

flipped through a couple of books. I wouldn’t count it

was dumbstruck in disbelief. Is

her feet and led Ysabelle

you’re not satisfied with the verdict, you could put in an

in awe at Sophie once they

a terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This is

interest.” Sophie did not mention that she had

time. Being fond of publicity,

reporters were waiting outside at

forward to meet

of defeat against Jason,

who had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to

was blunt. Before,

however, he was

is plain to all. I love my profession

Sophie Tanner, whose name has been dragged through the

reporter finished his question, a dozen

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

the two of them over and saw

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

Jeffrey was taken away.

got in the

was swarmed by the reporters

plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is

nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by a

could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had been sentenced to five

lost, could you, Mr.

is that possible? Mr. Chandler could

reporters were

shoved the reporters aside

I tell Cynthia that Queenie has been

at the thought

Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back

earlier, his cheeks must

cast

was forced to pay for