Anything For Her

Cynthia brought Queenie to her younger brother, Jason’s law firm.

“You must help me, Uncle Jason. I can’t go to prison! I have plans to join the national team.” I would have even less of a chance with Cyro if I were in prison.

Jason asked for a brief understanding of the situation.

“All right,” he said with brisk confidence when she was done, “I think I got it. I’m a pretty famous lawyer, you know. You won’t be going to prison.”

Having founded his law firm after graduating from university, Jason had been unbeatable ever since.

He did not take an insignificant conflict between high school students seriously.

“You’re the best, Uncle Jason.” Queenie hugged him coyly.

“I have work to do,” Jason announced, too busy to chat with them. “It would be best if you go home first. Let me handle it.”

When the women emerged from the office, Queenie threw the card given to her by Sophie into the trash.

“I don’t care who Sophie hires,” she declared haughtily, “nobody will do anything to me with my uncle here.”

Who does Sophie think she is? Other than Josiah, none of the Tanners treat her as family. I have pull in Horington and can hire any lawyer I want. Does she think that I am so easily intimidated?

Sophie personally sent Josiah back to the Tanner residence.

“I want you to tell me no matter what happens to you, Soph,” Josiah said distressedly. “Do you understand? I can’t bear the thought of you facing it all alone.”

How has my poor Soph suffered in my absence!

“I won’t allow myself to be stepped on, Grandpa. I have been too foolish in the past, and I won’t be allowing anybody to hurt me again.”

Josiah felt another twinge of pain at her words and pulled her close to him.

“Let me find you somebody you can lean on, Soph.” I know I don’t have much longer to live. What will happen to her when I die?

“Don’t worry about me, Grandpa. I can take care of myself. Your well-being is more important to me.”

Grandpa has grown so old. His hair is all white now.

thing that I can give you.” He had initially planned to hand the Tanner family over to Soph as

reason for those words was to deny Willow satisfaction.

back often to see me, won’t you?” He dared not allude to his mortality lest he

will come back often to spend time with you,” Sophie promised with a sweetness

the way? Would you like me to find you a better one?” Her reassurances did not convince Josiah. He was

Grandpa. I have faith in my representation.

fight, I won’t back down. I’m not afraid

with Josiah and took a cab to school when

arrived later that afternoon. She pulled Sophie aside when she saw

you, Soph. This has nothing to do with you. I’ll have

too much. Being the one at

tell your uncle. I can handle

Queenie arrived

is, Sophie?”

did not deign to spare her a glance. What does her uncle’s identity

the

“Jason Chandler?”

you’re afraid, aren’t you? Just wait. I will put you in

good lawyer?” Sophie turned to

shook her head.

was not lying. The name was new

chuckled coldly

you haven’t heard of him. You will get

industry and the most gifted member of his family.

an acquaintance of Ysabelle’s. “My father says he’s

too, heard that the police had come for Sophie. What’s more, Queenie has gotten herself such

he really that good?” Ysabelle was considering

don’t you apologize to Queenie, Sophie?” the acquaintance suggested. “We’re all classmates, after

her? You must be joking.” I have been too nice that everybody now thinks I’m a pushover. ”She kidnapped me. Why should Soph apologize?” Ysabelle was so angry she

not one you should pick a

Sophie was not in the least bothered about what

interested to see how true it

an obvious case. How is he going

after their lesson, who sneered at her swollen nose inwardly but put on a show

are you so badly injured? What did

nose is broken. I’m not going to forgive