“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.

failed to

Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’

smug while you still

pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs

in denial at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into

soon as he exited

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re

three of them

she saw Sophie

you know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

and saw Jeffrey by

hands that were

Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go

Queenie. Don’t

opposing counsel on more than one

sight of

up against

Sophie seated herself, not sounding

you

“Why?”

gone up against Jason several times before and

Jason, who was coming over

have a

green and did not

I am a loser. Losers have no right

worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear.

Many things aren’t

you call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie

decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused

that the court was in officially in

you say to

“Nothing.”

other hand, was

Sometimes, I even wonder if

lawyer.” What is he afraid of? I’m the defendant, and I’m not

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