Pursuing Her
Pursuing Her Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Give Me A Wide Berth

“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.Sophie became even more certain ofher hunch.Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in theliving room.“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.” want to be the first person you thinkof whenever you run into trouble.”Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never haveknown if he did not bring it up.” know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used tosolving her own problems.Tristan did not know what else to do.With a sudden movement, hereached 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 herproblems no matter what happened.As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on theday of the trial.Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.The former scoffedat the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle."They're the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You mustavenge me."Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them bothexceptional beauties.“Relax. I've never lost a case.”I'll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent heruncle in to prepare before walking over.”I'm sure you saw all of that. That's my uncle. You're screwedtoday, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long it takes.Sophie failed to suppress asnort."What's the matter? Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face. Shefound it nauseating.”You've hurt Ysabelle, Queenie. I'm not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smugwhile you still can. I'm going to oblige you by putting you behind bars today.”Some people seem toforget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that will never heal.”Still in denialat this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to await theirlawyer Jeffrey Goode saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car and hurried over.”Apologies for beinglate.”"Not at all. You're just in time."The three of them entered together.Queenie turned to Jason themoment she saw Sophie entering with her lawyer."Do you know Sophie's lawyer, Uncle Jason?"Jasonlooked up and saw Jeffrey by Sophie's side.”It's him!" Jason's hands that were going through thebriefs froze."What's wrong? Is he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go toprison. My future is still filled with possibilities!“Good? You underestimate your uncle, Queenie.Don't worry. We're winning this suit today."Jeffrey was the opposing counsel on more than one ofJason's cases, and he had never won Jeffrey caught sight of Jason as well.“We're going up againstJason!"“Do you know him?” Sophie seated herself, not sounding very interested.”Let me replace you abetter lawyer, Sophie.”"Why?"“I've gone up against Jason several times before and have neverwon."His last remark was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at thatmoment.”You're pretty self-aware, Jeffrey. Haven't I told you before to stay down when you have acase against me? It wouldn't help your reputation to be losing all the time."Jeffrey turned green anddid 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, younglady. Many things aren't as simple as you think.” I can turn anything into the truth.”"How can you callyourself 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-rateattorney."The judge's arrival signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned to hisseat."What did you say to them, Uncle Jason?"“Nothing."Jeffrey, on the other hand, was deathlypale.”You'd better replace someone else, Sophie.” I can't do this. Sometimes, I even wonder if I'm suitedto be a lawyer."I've said it once before,” she reiterated firmly, “you are my lawyer.” What is he afraidof? I'm the defendant, and I'm not even that nervous.”We'll replace 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 torefute those words, Jeffrey steeled himself and stepped forward for the opening statements.Jasonwent first. “Your Honor, my client, Queenie Lane, has her nose broken by the defendant, SophieTanner. Here is the medical report. Furthermore, the defendant shows no remorse for her maliciousassault. I believe the case is clear."The judge turned to Sophie.”Do you have anything to say aboutthe plaintiff's version of events?"“I did commit the assault,” Sophie admitted.”Your Honor, thedefendant has already exhibited such sadistic tendencies despite her tender age. I recommendteaching her a lesson lest she becomes a menace to society when she’s older.”Sophie chortled atJason's words.The judge's eyes flicked to her at once. “Is the defense holding the court incontempt?”“Your Honor, I only laughed because I replace the plaintiff's claim ridiculous. First andforemost, I do admit that I struck the plaintiff. However, the reason for my conduct has to beclarified. I will not be held responsible for the plaintiff's damaging actions to society.”Sophie clearedher throat. “At six-thirty on the twenty-third, I received a phone call from the plaintiff informing methat my friend, Ysabelle Lombard, was in her hands. If I did not make an appearance, she would hurtYsabelle. Out of consideration for my classmate’s safety, I arrived at the designated location aloneand saw that a dozen gangsters under Queenie’s employ had tied Ysabelle to a stool. There werevisible bruises on Ysabelle's face. To rescue the victim, I began to fight them. Though I did strikeQueenie by accident, it was done entirely in self-defense.” The plaintiff, Queenie,” Sophie continuedas she pointed, gathering steam, “has committed kidnapping in exchange for ransom. According toour statutes, kidnapping to extort or hold one hostage warrants a minimum of ten years to lifeimprisonment and a fine or the confiscation of their assets."Sophie provided her own rebuttalbefore her lawyer even opened his mouth.She then handed the surveillance footage of Queenietaking Ysabelle, the screenshot of the message sent by Harvey, and the voice recording of Queenieblackmailing Sophie to the judge.Jason turned pale.How was I not informed of thekidnapping?“What is this, Queenie?” If she had told me earlier, I would still be able to prepare for it.How am I going to argue my way out of this now?

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