Anything For Her

Chapter 26 Does It Hurt

“Aren’t you the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Uncle Jason? You must help me. I don’t want to go to prison.” Her faith in her uncle had never wavered.

“You-” Jason was too livid to complete his sentence.

Jeffrey had regained his composure by then.

“My client is only an eighteen-year-old student, Your Honor. The plaintiff had kidnapped my client’s classmate; she had only acted in self-defense. More importantly, the plaintiff had kidnapped her classmate and issued threats. What else would she be capable of in the future if she is not taught a lesson today?”

“The young lady can hold her own, Mr. Tristan.” The man who spoke was the best lawyer in Jipsdale, Sean Burton.

“It doesn’t look like your services would be needed. You may go.”

“Right. You’re the boss.” The case was very clear. “The girl is suited for a career in law.”

Tristan did not deign to respond.

Sophie has many facets. Her performance in court was better than many lawyers.

Besides, she was only an eighteen-year-old senior in school.

As the court adjourned, the jury went to the back to discuss the verdict.

Jeffrey gazed at Sophie in awe.

“Where are you planning to attend university, Sophie?”

“I don’t know yet.” Her future ahead was bright with possibilities.

“Be a lawyer! You will be the best lawyer there ever was.”

“You have it in you, Jeff. You’re just temporarily off your game. Don’t forget why you started this.” Having understood Jeffrey’s situation was the reason why she insisted that he be the one to represent her.

“I know. I won’t give up.” He was initially considering quitting. Without a foothold or a reputation in Jipsdale, he would not survive in the city.

The lawsuit today gave me a fresh perspective.

“Remember to come to me if you run into any trouble in the future.”

The jurors returned with the verdict. Queenie was sentenced to prison for five years for kidnapping and extortion.

Even after her wrists had been cuffed together, she remained in flat denial.

“Help me, Uncle Jason! I don’t want to go to prison.”

Jason was frozen to the spot, unable to believe his defeat. How the hell did Jeffrey beat me?

little girl

despair at the prospect of a

regained its silence after the police took

his curiosity as he approached Sophie. His loss

couple of books. I wouldn’t count it

in disbelief. Is that really

her feet and led Ysabelle out.

with the verdict, you could

awe at Sophie once they were out of

terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This

dabbled out of interest.” Sophie did not mention

had sabotaged himself this time. Being fond of publicity, he

were waiting

meet Sophie

pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you

had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep being

was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would

however, he was already

always believe that justice is plain to all. I love my profession and will keep working hard to fight for those who have

you Ms. Sophie Tanner, whose name has

dozen bodyguards clad in identical suits

“Get in, Ms. Tanner.”

brought the two of them over and saw Tristan

other car, Mr. Goode. We’ll

Jeffrey was taken away.

Ysabelle got in

was swarmed by the reporters

have heard that the plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is the outcome of

old nemesis, Jeffrey, you

me, no comment.” Jason looked a little pale. He could not bring himself to tell the reporters that his niece had been sentenced to five years in prison, and it would be akin to shooting himself

have lost, could

is that possible? Mr. Chandler could

reporters were tormenting

shoved the

I tell Cynthia that

mood worsened at the thought

the Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back

earlier, his

merely cast an

was the price Queenie was forced to pay for kidnapping and

of my group now, to lay a finger on her means to declare war against

did Tristan come to

after dropping them both