Ostrander’s shell company to an offshore account held by Judge Sotheby’s brother-in-law.” The gavel had not fallen because the law was against me.

It had fallen because Dexter had bought it.

“You are both under arrest,” the agent said, taking the cuffs from his belt, “for wire fraud, extortion, judicial bribery, and conspiracy.”

Chapter 19 — He Unraveled

Dexter came apart.

The polished aristocrat shattered in front of the whole room.