“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 suppress

the matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’

letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you

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

Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie

Sophie as soon as he exited his car

“Apologies for being late.”

all. You’re just

three of

the moment she saw Sophie entering with her

Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

saw Jeffrey by Sophie’s

that were going

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

You underestimate your uncle, Queenie. Don’t

one

caught sight of

up against

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding very

you a better lawyer,

“Why?”

up against Jason several times before

who was coming over to

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

green and did not offer

I am a loser. Losers have no right to

Jeff. The case is

white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you

yourself a

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

was in officially in session. Jason returned to

you say

“Nothing.”

other hand, was deathly

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

are my lawyer.” What is he afraid of?

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