“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 a

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

smug while you still can.

like once the

point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and

soon as he exited his

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re just in

of

the moment she saw Sophie entering with her

you know Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

and saw Jeffrey by

were going through

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

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

counsel on more than one of Jason’s cases,

caught sight of Jason as

up

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not

me find you

“Why?”

several times before

Jason, who was coming over to greet them

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

did

right. I am a loser. Losers have no right to any

Jeff. The case is

young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as

yourself

whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that

was in officially in session. Jason

did you say

“Nothing.”

other hand, was

do this. Sometimes, I

she reiterated firmly, “you are my lawyer.” What is he afraid of? I’m the defendant, and I’m

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