Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 27 Kneel

now if there are no further questions.”“Where are you headed, Ms. Tanner? I’ll give you a ride.” Ian had always assumed that he was the best in his field, but witnessing Sophie’s skills made him realize how much of an amateur he really was.“That won’t be necessary. I can head back on my own.” Sophie turned his offer down as she preferred to keep a low profile.The senior programmers were so shocked by Sophie’s skills that it took them a while to regain their composure after she left.“I can’t believe I got destroyed by a high school student!”They were able to be a part of Eustace’s team because they were experts in their field, but Sophie had easily outperformed each and every one of them.“There will always be someone better out there. This girl is truly something else.”“It’d be great if she could join our team!” Ian exclaimed hopefully.“She hasn’t even graduated from high school, man!” As there would be tons of companies out there that would kill to recruit her, it was unlikely that they would be able to do so.“But we have Captain Sheppard! We could have him court her or something! I think that could work!” Ian suggested, genuinely believing that he had come up with a great idea.Everyone else, however, fell speechless after hearing that.“She’s way too young for him!” someone exclaimed after a brief pause.Captain Sheppard is really amazing for making it to this position at the age of twenty-eight, and we’ve all witnessed his capabilities in the field. Even so, he’s probably at least ten years older than Sophie! Ian must be crazy for suggesting something like that!“It’s not entirely impossible if Captain Sheppard likes her, though!”Sophie had showed up at the classroom on time for the self-study session.As the students were all aware that Sophie had gotten Queenie in prison, they felt a little afraid of her.Ysabelle handed Sophie a bottle of water the moment she saw her.Worried that Sophie would get upset, she reassured her, “Ignore them, Soph. They’re just jealous of you.”Sophie had just taken a