“Fairness has a lien on the lake property.

Two liens, in fact.”

Julian’s lawyer laid his tablet flat.

“My client is offering a clean exit.

You ought to think about it before the fees eat up the equity.”

“Fees are the only thing your client has ever paid on time,” Gordon said.

He took a folder out of the briefcase and placed it in the center of the table.

Arthur set a paper cup of diner coffee next to my elbow.