Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 25 Give Me A Wide Berth

help your reputation to be losing all the time.”Jeffrey turned green and did not offer a refute.He is right. I am a loser. Losers have no right to any dignity.“Don’t worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They will lose.”Jason smirked. “The world is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything into the truth.“How can you call yourself a lawyer?” Sophie asked.“It’s not 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 second-rate attorney.”The judge’s arrival signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned to his seat.“What did you say to them, Uncle Jason?”“Nothing.”Jeffrey, on the other hand, was deathly pale.“You’d better find someone else, Sophie.” I can’t do this. Sometimes, I even wonder if I’m suited to be a lawyer.“I’ve said it once before,” she reiterated firmly, “you are my lawyer.” What is he afraid of? I’m the defendant, and I’m not even that nervous.“We’ll find someone else if he can’t manage, Soph.” Ysabelle did not want to see her friend behind bars.“It’ll be fine. There’s still me.”Unable to refute those words, Jeffrey steeled himself and stepped forward for the opening statements.Jason went first. “Your Honor, my client, Queenie Lane, has her nose broken by the defendant, Sophie Tanner. Here is the medical report. Furthermore, the defendant shows no remorse for her malicious assault. I believe the case is clear.”The judge turned to Sophie.“Do you have anything to say about the plaintiff’s version of events?”“I did commit the assault,” Sophie admitted.“Your Honor, the defendant has already exhibited such sadistic tendencies despite her tender age. I recommend teaching her a lesson lest she becomes a menace to society when she’s older.”Sophie chortled at Jason’s words.The judge’s eyes flicked to her at once. “Is the defense holding the court in contempt?”“Your Honor, I only laughed because I find the plaintiff’s claim ridiculous. First and foremost, I do admit that I struck the plaintiff. However, the reason for my conduct has to be clarified. I will not be held responsible for the plaintiff’s damaging actions to society.”Sophie cleared her throat. “At six-thirty on the twenty-third, I received a phone call from the plaintiff informing me that my friend, Ysabelle Lombard, was in her hands. If I did not make an appearance, she would hurt Ysabelle. Out of consideration for my classmate’s safety, I arrived at the designated location alone and saw that a dozen gangsters under Queenie’s employ had