Chapter 41 He Lost Chapter 41 He Lost The lawyer barely spoke . Tessa single - handedly handled her defense . +5 Free Coins She submitted all the evidence to the judge . There was the surveillance footage of Queenie abducting Ysabel , the screenshots of her messages to Hector , and the audio recording of Queenie's threats over the phone . Clement's expression darkened . He had no idea there was a kidnapping involved . " Queenie , what the hell is going on ?" If she had told him carlier , he could have prepared . But now , caught off guard , he had no idea how to mount a defense . " Uncle Clement , aren't you the best lawyer in Navoris ? You have to help me ! I don't want the death penalty ! " She had always believed he could save her . " You ! " Clement was so furious he nearly exploded . At that moment , Raymond stepped in . " Your Honor , my client is just a 17 - year - old student . The plaintiff kidnapped her classmate . She was merely acting in self - defense . If students can get away with kidnapping and making threats , what limits will they have in the future ? " " Landon , this girl is something else ! " The speaker was Hudson Jones , Montedra's most formidable werewolf lawyer and a close friend of Landon . " Looks like she doesn't need you after all . You can go . " " Alright , you're the boss . Whatever you say . " The case was crystal clear ; Hudson had no reason to stay . Before leaving , he couldn't help but remark , " This girl was born to be a lawyer ." Landon didn't bother responding . Tessa had many sides to her . In court , she outshone most professionals . And she was still just a teenager . The trial concluded , and the judges withdrew to deliberate . Raymond looked at Tessa in admiration . " Tessie , which university are you applying to ? " " I'm not sure yet ." She had too many options . " Become a lawyer ! You'd be the best ." " Raymond , you can do it too . You're just going through a rough patch . Don't lose sight of why you started. " She knew his struggles ; that's why she insisted he take this case . " Yeah , I know . I won't give up . " He had been ready to quit . In a place like Navoris , dominated by power and privilege , someone like him had no place . || I 1/3 23:21 Tue , Apr 22 Chapter 41 He Lost 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 he 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 . +5 Free Coins 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 | < 23:21 Tue , Apr 22 Chapter 41 He Lost to catch her if she ever fell . +5 Free Coins 3/3 при