Chapter 23

Two days later . . .

Court was about to be in session again. Outside the courthouse was chaos like it was during the first day of court. Reporters shouting questions, photographers’ cameras flashing - so on and so forth.

Ezekiel had shown up to court as promised. He had checked into the Marriott. Mr. Townsend didn’t even want him at his estate. Not one member of the family said a word to him.

Nevertheless. They had to carry on.

“Call your next witness, Ms. Van Dyke,” Judge Gehrig said.

“The defense calls Leonard Dandridge,” Catherine said.

Leo Dandridge walked to the stand. He was a tall, ready fellow with darkish blond hair. He wore a dark suit with a dark orange tie. Leo was also from an old money family. His family owned a little bit of everything.

The bailiff sworn him in.

“Mr. Dandridge, per the testimony of Derek Dawson you had an affair with Mrs. Kelly Townsend. Is that c