Sir Roland Santos had been the family lawyer of the Vernice’s for a very long time. His grandfather was the first to serve the family then his father and now him. The man is close to Barkis since all the legal aspects of his life are consulted to Roland. They trust each other well enough. However, the man did not attend the wake nor on the funeral. He just sent flowers to them and extended his condolences. She wants to think there is something wrong but then he’s a lawyer, he is a very busy man.
With thick spectacles and a slouching form, Roland entered the main door early in the morning, the day after Barkis’ funeral. Haymich immediately admitted him to the drawing-room and ordered a maid to go to her. Since she did not sleep, she was fast to prepare herself when the maid knocked on her
