The city halted permits on two projects after irregularities were discovered in the inspections.
Within forty-eight hours, a business journalist published an article titled:
*Dallas Developer Under Scrutiny Amid Fraud Claims and Domestic Violence Allegations.*
Grant called Rebecca’s office sixteen times that day.
He wanted to negotiate.
Rebecca placed one call on speaker while I sat beside her.
“Claire,” Grant said desperately, “this has gone too far.”
Rebecca answered first.
“Mr. Whitmore, you are speaking to counsel.”
“I want to talk to my wife.”
“My client is not available for emotional manipulation.”
A pause followed.
