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?

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

screamed in despair at the

regained its silence after the police took her

Jason could not repress his curiosity as he approached Sophie.

of

dumbstruck in disbelief. Is that

got to her feet and led Ysabelle

the verdict, you could put in

at Sophie once they

Soph?” Impossible! This is the rhythm

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

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

waiting outside at that

rushed forward to meet Sophie and

against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to remain a

who had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep being a lawyer, nobody might want to hire

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have turned

however, he

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

has been dragged through the mud? Could

a dozen bodyguards clad in identical suits blocked

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

the two of them over and

with us in this other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll give you a

Jeffrey was taken away.

and Ysabelle got in

there, Jason was swarmed by the

your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is the outcome

Jeffrey, you must have won

to tell the reporters that his niece had been sentenced to five years in prison, and it would be akin to shooting himself

couldn’t have lost, could you, Mr.

possible? Mr. Chandler could

were tormenting

the reporters aside

that

worsened at the thought

glanced back at Jason surrounded

Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks must be smarting

cast

Queenie was forced to pay

lay a finger on her means to declare

Tristan come to court? What

departed after dropping them