“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 suppress

the smile on her nemesis’ face.

letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while

to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar

this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to await their

Goode saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car

“Apologies for being late.”

all. You’re just in

three of

Jason the moment she saw

know Sophie’s lawyer,

and saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

were going through

wrong? Is he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My

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

on more than one of Jason’s

of Jason as

going up against

him?” Sophie seated herself,

me find you

“Why?”

against Jason several times before and

last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming

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

green and did not offer

I am a loser. Losers have no right to

Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They will

white, young lady. Many things aren’t as

call yourself a

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

in officially in session. Jason returned

did you say to

“Nothing.”

on the other

better find someone else, Sophie.” I can’t do this. Sometimes, I

are my lawyer.” What is he afraid of?

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