SevenIn a Senate Hearing Room in Washington, D.C. two long tables face the Senate Committee dais. Seated at one table are land developer Hardin Westwick of New Orleans, a powerful but uncouth man showing the inevitable signs of aging, and his legal team of five powerhouse attorneys, including head counsel Tag Taggart. At the other table, Michael Warren sits alone with a stack of research papers and charts.
“Would you look at the Lone Ranger over there,” Westwick sneers derisively, making no attempt to confine his remark to Taggart's ear.
“The one and only Don Quixote of the environmental movement. Only Warren doesn't just tilt at windmills, he mows them down,” Taggart adds. “But I have to admire the guy, coming here all alone.”
“Well, do it on your own dime,” Westwick growls. “Just reme
