Anything For 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.”

Jason was frozen to the spot, unable to believe his defeat. How the hell did Jeffrey beat me?

to a little girl who’s not even out

screamed in despair at the prospect

silence after the police

curiosity

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

disbelief. Is that really

got to her feet and led

not satisfied with the verdict, you

awe at Sophie once

student, Soph?”

interest.” Sophie did not mention that

had sabotaged himself this time. Being fond of

were waiting outside

meet Sophie and

pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey.

never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have turned

however, he was already

that justice is plain to all. I love my profession and will

you Ms. Sophie Tanner, whose name has been dragged through the mud? Could you

dozen bodyguards clad in

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

and

us in this other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll

Jeffrey was taken away.

and Ysabelle got in

was swarmed by the reporters as soon

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

Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by a landslide, haven’t

me, no comment.” Jason looked a little pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had been sentenced

lost, could

possible? Mr. Chandler

reporters were tormenting

shoved the

I tell Cynthia that Queenie has been

at the thought of

Ysabelle glanced back at

Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks

cast an

was forced to pay

my group now, to lay a finger on her means to declare

Tristan come to court?

departed after dropping them