"You know," Hyatt leaned back, "I'm curious why Ethan didn't take this case himself. With him handling it, your father would likely walk free."

"He's swamped with work," Lila offered vaguely, unable to share the real reason.

Hyatt smiled knowingly and walked her out.

Though grateful, Lila knew his help came purely as a favor to Ethan.

As she was about to grab a cab outside, someone called her name.

It was Tyrone Larson, an old acquaintance from her days with ...