Chapter 72

"Mrs. Reese," Aphrodite said, "You testified earlier that your intimate relationship with Devon Justice began while you were still in high school and continued on an occasional basis until May 31, 2011, during all or part of which time you both were employees of Coastline Multimedia. Do you remember that testimony or do I need to ask the court reporter to read it back to you?"

"I remember."

"Thank you, Mrs. Reese. I have no further questions, your Honor."

Chapter Sixteen

Barely able to hide her smugness, Aphrodite flashed only a minor glance toward Devon as she returned to her seat.

Judge Brunner asked, "Does the defense wish to redirect?"

Answering for both attorneys, Wally Hughes said, "Not at this time, your, Honor."

"Then we'll take a fifteen-minute break before you call your next witness," the judge announced.

"I'm going to go to the bathroom," Carlotta said as she rose. TREY and Aphrodite remained seated.

"Fine," Aphrodite told her client, "But don't talk to anyone without mysel