But this case changed his perspective.
“If you ever need anything, come to me.”
The verdict was announced. Queenie was sentenced to five years for kidnapping and extortion.
Even as the cuffs snapped around her wrists, she remained in shock.
“Uncle Clement, help me! I can’t go to prison!”
“Uncle Clement…”
Tessa, victorious, spared Queenie only a cold glance as she was dragged away.
Five years was the price Queenie paid for abducting Ysabel and slapping her.
Ysabel belonged to her circle now. Anyone who touched Ysabel was making an enemy of her.
Clement stood frozen. I lost? I actually lost to Raymond. No, I lost to a teenage girl.
Queenie’s desperate screams echoed through the courtroom. She was terrified. She couldn’t go to prison.
Only when the officers escorted her out did silence return.
“You studied law?” Clement couldn’t help but ask Tessa. The fact that he had lost still gnawed at him.
“I read a few books. That’s all.”
Clement still found it hard to believe. Just a few books?
“If you’re not satisfied, feel free to appeal.”
With that, Tessa turned and left with Ysabel.
The moment they stepped outside, a swarm of reporters rushed toward her.
“Are you the infamous third daughter of the Sinclair family, the one who was expelled from the Frostmoon Pack? May I ask…”
Before the reporter could finish, a dozen werewolf bodyguards in matching suits blocked them.
“Ms. Sinclair, please get in the car.”
Tessa led Ysabel forward, only to see Landon seated in a sleek, silver-gray Lamborghini.
She hesitated for a moment.
Landon? He came to the trial?
Realizing this, warmth stirred in her chest.
This man always followed through on his word.
Even though she could handle everything herself, he was always there, standing silently behind her, ready to catch her if she ever fell.
Landon dropped the two of them off at Wisteria Apartment and was about to leave. After all, he had plenty of official duties to handle; he had only stopped by the trial midway.
If anything unexpected happened, he could have his close friend, Hudson, step in to argue the case for Tessa and Ysabel.
But surprisingly, Tessa handled the debate brilliantly on her own, defeating Navoris’ top lawyer and sending Queenie to prison.
The girl he had his eyes on was definitely no ordinary person.
“You did great today.” Landon couldn’t help but praise Tessa before finally leaving.
Ysabel, however, was puzzled. “Tessie, you were the one who won the debate, so why does Uncle Landon look so proud? Anyone would think he was the one in court!”
Tessa chuckled softly and walked into the apartment.
Ysabel followed closely behind, eager to please. “Tessie, you must be exhausted! Let me give you a back massage!”
“I’m not tired.”
“Then you must be thirsty! I’ll get you some water.”
Watching her bustle around, Tessa found it amusing.
She was growing more and more fond of this bubbly girl.
Clearly, someone like Ysabel had grown up in a home filled with love.
For a member of an alpha family, being a wolf-less werewolf was a disgrace, especially in Montedra’s most powerful pack, Nightshade.
Yet Ysabel’s family never abandoned her. Even though she was weak, they had always protected and cherished her, shaping her into the bright and innocent girl she was today.
Unlike her own family.
Aside from her grandpa, no one had ever treated her like family.
Sometimes, she envied this carefree, sweet girl.
And she would continue to protect that innocence.
…
After a nap, Ysabel got ready to head to school with Tessa.
But Tessa shook her head.
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Ysabel immediately asked, concerned.
“No, I just have something to take care of this afternoon. Help me ask Mr. Hamilton for a leave.”
“What is it? Do you need me to come with you?”
“No, I can handle it alone.”
“Tessie, you’re not planning something crazy again, are you? Take me with you!” Ysabel’s eyes lit up, clearly thrilled by the idea of an adventure.
“It’s official business.” Lina had assigned her to find Richard, and she had already delayed it long enough.
“Fine!”
Ysabel headed to school alone while Tessa took a cab to the Navoris Special Forces Division.
“Hello, I’d like to see Captain Simpson.” As soon as she got out of the taxi, Tessa approached the guard on duty.
“Little girl, what do you need with Captain Simpson? He’s a busy man and doesn’t have time.”
“It’s fine. I can wait.”
“Alright, go on in. Captain Simpson isn’t here right now, but I’ll let him kthat when he gets back.” The guard didn’t make things difficult for her.
Tessa entered the special forces building and found a seat to wait.
After more than two hours, the legendary Captain Simpson finally arrived.
“You were looking for me?”
A young man in a special forces uniform walked up to her.
“You’re Ethan Simpson?” Tessa tilted her head, sizing him up.
He was young, but strong. No wonder he was the head of the criminal investigation team.
“I am. And you are?”
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