Chapter 87

DRAKE Idon’t see her again until late the next day. The hearing is going well thus far, and I have the feeling Callaghan’s lawyers will be pushing him toward a settlement. They know there’s blood in the water and that I’ve caught its scent. The rest is only a matter of time and money. I’m pleased with the day’s work, but I’m also aware that it easily could have gone the other way. Yes, Amelia’s organizational skills and the extra pair of eyes helped me find a crucial piece of evidence. But Amelia’s very existence meant I didn’t get a wink of sleep all night, which caused me to start my day in the courtroom tired and distracted. Not her fault, but still not acceptable. Part of me, the cowardly part, hoped that she wouldn’t be here when I got back to the office. I wouldn’t mind some time to decompress, maybe chat with Nathan and drink some decent Scotch. But no such luck. As I walk down the corridor toward my office, she jumps to her feet to greet me. She doesn’t have the wrap dress on t