Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 25 Give Me A Wide Berth

movement, he reached forward and took her hands.Feeling her tiny hands nestled within his vast and warm ones, Sophie felt her heartbeat race.He made her feel very safe, as if he would be able to solve all her problems no matter what happened.As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on the day of the trial.Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.The former scoffed at the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle.“They’re the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You must avenge me.”Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them both exceptional beauties.“Relax. I’ve never lost a case.”“I’ll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent her uncle in to prepare before walking over.“I’m sure you saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long it takes.Sophie failed to suppress a snort.“What’s the matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. She found it nauseating.“You’ve hurt Ysabelle, Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you behind bars today.”Some people seem to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that will never heal.“Still in denial at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to await their lawyer.Jeffrey Goode saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car and hurried over.“Apologies for being late.”“Not at all. You’re just in time.”The three of them entered together.Queenie turned to Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering with her lawyer.“Do you know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle Jason?”Jason looked up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s side.“It’s him!” Jason’s hands that were going through the briefs froze.“What’s wrong? Is he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled with possibilities!“Good? You underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning this suit today.”Jeffrey was the opposing counsel on more than one of Jason’s cases, and he had never won.Jeffrey caught sight of Jason as well.“We’re going up against Jason!”“Do you know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding very interested.“Let me find you a better lawyer, Sophie.”“Why?”“I’ve gone up against Jason several times before and have never won.”His last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at that moment.“You’re pretty self-aware, Jeffrey. Haven’t I told you before to stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to be losing all the time.”Jeffrey turned green and did not offer a refute.He is right. I am a loser. Losers have no right to any dignity.“Don’t worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They will lose.”Jason smirked. “The world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything into the truth.“How can you call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie asked.“It’s not your place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you hiring a second-rate attorney.”The judge’s arrival signified