Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 24 Are You Angry

grown so old. His hair is all white now.“You shall have my shares, Soph. It’s the only thing that I can give you.” He had initially planned to hand the Tanner family over to Soph as she was his only worthy heir.“Hold on to them, Grandpa. I don’t need them yet.” Her reason for those words was to deny Willow satisfaction. She had her own money; it was not something she lacked.“Come back often to see me, won’t you?” He dared not allude to his mortality lest he upset her.“I will come back often to spend time with you,” Sophie promised with a sweetness she reserved only for Josiah.“How is your lawyer, by the way? Would you like me to find you a better one?” Her reassurances did not convince Josiah. He was worried as the Lane family was one of the most influential in Jipsdale.“Don’t worry, Grandpa. I have faith in my representation. I won’t embarrass you.”If this is how Queenie wants to pick a fight, I won’t back down. I’m not afraid of her.Sophie stayed behind at noon for lunch with Josiah and took a cab to school when he took his siesta.Ysabelle arrived later that afternoon. She pulled Sophie aside when she saw the latter heading for the classroom.“I heard the police are here looking for you, Soph. This has nothing to do with you. I’ll have Uncle Tristan deal with it.”Queenie is too much. Being the one at fault, how dare she turn it around?“There’s no need to tell your uncle. I can handle this.”By then, Queenie arrived at school as well.“Do you know who my uncle is, Sophie?” Queenie was beside herself with glee.Sophie did not deign to spare her a glance. What does her uncle’s identity have to do with me?“Have you heard of Jason Chandler? He is the best lawyer in Jipsdale. Just wait and see.”“Jason Chandler?”“Now you’re afraid, aren’t you? Just wait. I will put you in prison this time.”“Is this Jason