On Monday morning, Tim and Martier entered the offices of Rangbo, Singleton, Bradbury, and Marx, Attorneys at Law. Tim gave her a brief peck on the lips and entered his office. A few moments later, Martier received a call that a Miss Lindewe Nzeowu was waiting for her at the seventh floor reception area.

She thanked Tammy the receptionist and hurried to meet Lindewe. The poor girl looked nervous as she stood waiting, and it reminded Martier that only a year ago she had been ...