Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 23 Evidence

be scared, Queenie. I believe the police will help us,” replied Cynthia Lane, Queenie’s mother.“We’re at fault here, so if you need anything, we’ll surely give it to you,” said Charmaine. This matter can’t travel out. Otherwise, our family will be embarrassed once again.“Really? Then break your daughter’s nose. Our family doesn’t need any more money.”“We’re really sorry, Mrs. Lane. Sophie’s still young. Please let her off the hook this time. What are you waiting for, Sophie? Apologize!”Seeing Charmaine behaving like this, Josiah spoke up. “Hold on.” Why is she blaming Sophie when she doesn’t know the full story yet?“Dad, you don’t have to get involved in this. I’ll handle it.” Knowing Josiah’s temper, Charmaine was afraid that he would make things worse.“Get to the side, Charmaine.” Josiah did not wish to continue watching Charmaine slandering his granddaughter like this.“Dad—”“Grandpa, it’s okay. Trust me. I’ll get this dealt with.”How would a kid like her deal with this matter? ”Soph—”“Dad, let’s just use money to resolve this issue.”“Money? Do you think our family lacks money? Officer, you’ve seen so yourself how this family behaves. I’ve had enough. I’m not going to accept anything they offer. I want to press charges against her.”Hearing that, Charmaine panicked. “You better shut the hell up, Sophie.”“Mrs. Tanner, my problem has nothing to do with you. Please go home.”Why would someone who doesn’t even listen to me help me, anyway?“Queenie, I did hit you,” Sophie stated.Her words rendered everyone else speechless. Why does she look proud of it?“But that’s only because you deserved it. You told everyone I broke your nose. Why don’t you tell them why I did it?”“Are you trying to justify yourself? What kind of behavior is this? You’re already eighteen. You have to bear the consequences of your own actions,” retorted Cynthia.“Why did Sophie hit you?” questioned Josiah, siding with Sophie.“How would I know why you hit me, Sophie? Didn’t you get expelled from the school in Horington because of fighting? You, of all people, should know what kind of person you are.”I’m sure she doesn’t have any proof that I kidnapped Ysabelle.“Hmm, seems you still refuse to give up.”With that, Sophie fished out her phone, giving a recording to the police officer.When the officer pressed play, the voice of Queenie threatening Sophie was heard.Instantly, Queenie’s face went pale, as she did not expect Sophie would record the phone call.Simultaneously, Cynthia stared at her daughter in disbelief.“I rescued my friend while Queenie kidnapped and hurt her. I suppose the police know who’s right and who’s wrong here.”“Mom, I didn’t.”After that, Sophie handed a flash drive to the police officer.“The evidence is all there.”The officer did not imagine the matter to take such a drastic turn.“Queenie, if you have anything to say, just tell the officer. I’ll not be accepting any offer from you as well.”When the officer confirmed the evidence, the way he treated Sophie changed.“I apologize, Ms. Tanner.”“It’s all right. Queenie, if you have any questions, you can speak to my lawyer,” said Sophie as she gave Queenie a name card.Turning to the officer, Sophie asked politely, “If there’s nothing else, may I take my