Pursuing Her Chapter 26

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?”"l 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.”l 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?That's not true. I've lost to a little girl who's not even out of high school.Queenie

screamed in despair at the prospect of a prison sentence.The courtroom only regained its silence

after the police took her away.”Have you studied law?” Jason could not repress his curiosity as he

approached Sophie. His loss had hit him hard.”I've flipped through a couple of books. I wouldn't

count it studying.”Jason was dumbstruck in disbelief. Is that really true?Sophie got to her feet and

led Ysabelle out. It's over, isn't it?"If you're not satisfied with the verdict, you could put in an

appeal."Ysabelle gazed in awe at Sophie once they were out of the courtroom.”Are you sure you're a

terrible student, Soph?” Impossible! This is the rhythm of a prodigy!“No. I dabbled out of interest.”

Sophie did not mention that she had a photographic memory.Jason had sabotaged himself this

time. Being fond of publicity, he had preemptively tipped off the reporters.The reporters were

waiting outside at that moment.They rushed forward to meet Sophie and her companions.”You have

established a pattern of defeat against Jason, Jeffrey. Do you plan to remain a lawyer?”A lawyer who

had never beaten Jason; even if he wanted to keep being a lawyer, nobody might want to hire

him.The reporter's question was blunt. Before, Jeffrey would have turned and run.At that moment,

however, he was already calm.”l always believe that justice is plain to all. I love my profession and

will keep working hard to fight for those who have been wronged.”“Are you Ms. Sophie Tanner,

whose name has been dragged through the mud? Could you please-"Before the reporter finished

his question, a dozen bodyguards clad in identical suits blocked him.”Get in, Ms. Tanner.”Sophie

brought the two of them over and saw Tristan seated in the silver Lamborghini.”You're coming with

us in this other car, Mr. Goode. We'll give you a ride home."Jeffrey was taken away.Sophie and

Ysabelle got in the car.Back there, Jason was swarmed by the reporters as soon as he emerged." We

have heard that the plaintiff is your niece, Mr. Chandler. What is the outcome of the trial?"“That's

right. Against your old nemesis, Jeffrey, you must have won by a landslide, haven't you?"“Excuse 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 in the

foot."You couldn't have lost, could you, Mr. Chandler?"“How is that possible? Mr. Chandler could not

lose." The reporters were tormenting him.Jason shoved the reporters aside brusquely.How can I tell

Cynthia that Queenie has been put behind bars?His mood worsened at the thought of that.Before

the Lamborghini departed, Ysabelle glanced back at Jason surrounded by reporters.”Jason deserves

it.” Despite being smug earlier, his cheeks must be smarting with embarrassment.Sophie merely cast

an indifferent glance Five years was the price Queenie was forced to pay for kidnapping and

slapping Ysabelle.As Ysabelle is part of my group now, to lay a finger on her means to declare war

against me.By the way, did Tristan come to court? What is he doing here?Tristan departed after

dropping them both at Wisteria Apartments.”You must be exhausted, Soph,” Ysabelle said at once.

“Let me give you a back rub.”"I'm not tired.”"You must be thirsty, then. I'll get you a glass of

water.”Sophie found it amusing to watch her scramble all over the place.Ysabelle's adorable

demeanor is really growing on me.After an afternoon nap, Ysabelle awaited Sophie to head to

school together.Sophie shook her head.”Why not? Are you unwell?” Ysabelle asked anxiously.”Not at

all. I have something to attend to this afternoon. Please explain my absence to Mr. Hayes.”“What is

it? Do you need me to come with you?"“No need. I can go alone.”"You're not going to start another

fight, are you, Soph? Bring me along!"“This is a serious errand.” My task from Butterfly isn't

complete yet. It wouldn't do to drag it out.”All right then."Ysabelle headed to school while Sophie

took a cab to the police station.”Good day. I'm looking for Captain Sheppard.” Sophie walked to the

young man on duty after getting out of her taxi."What business do you have with Captain Sheppard,

miss? He's a busy man."“It's fine. I can wait."“Go on in, then. Captain Sheppard is out. I'll let him

know once he returns.” The young man on duty did not complicate things for Sophie.Sophie

entered the police station and seated herself.She had been kept waiting for over two hours before

the legendary captain showed himself.“Are you looking for me?”A handsome man in uniform

arrived before Sophie."You are Eustace Sheppard?” Captain Sheppard is young! And very handsome

too.