And I loved him too little, by then, to lie to him about it anymore, and respected the truth too much.

Chapter 19 — What the Court Did

The law, when it moved, moved thoroughly.

Diego was indicted on federal charges — grand larceny, corporate forgery, extortion, and the criminal intimidation of a witness for what he had done to Carmen.

His personal assets were seized to satisfy the restitution the company was owed.

Selina took a plea, testifying against Diego in exchange for a reduced sentence.