“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.

Sophie became even more certain of her hunch.

Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in the living room.

“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.

“I want to be the first person you think of whenever you run into trouble.”

Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never have known if he did not bring it up.

“I know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used to solving her own problems.

Tristan did not know what else to do.

With a sudden 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.

to

the smile on her nemesis’ face. She

that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m

what pain feels like once the injury heals.

point.” Queenie strode briskly into

Goode saw Sophie as soon as he exited

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just in

of them entered

Jason the moment she saw

you know Sophie’s

saw

were going through the

anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled with

your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning

counsel on more than one of Jason’s

caught sight of

going up

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding

find you a better lawyer,

“Why?”

Jason several

was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at

stay down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help your reputation to

turned green and did not offer a

a loser. Losers

worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear.

things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything into the

can you call yourself a

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

judge’s arrival signified that the court was in

say to them, Uncle

“Nothing.”

on the other hand,

this. Sometimes, I even wonder if I’m suited to be

said it once before,” she reiterated firmly, “you are my lawyer.” What

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