Chapter Fifty-three
Rose Cattani had rejected her husband’s request and stayed in Sydney awaiting the trial, and she now grasped his arm tightly as they pushed through the throng of reporters, onlookers and various court staff as they entered the District Court building for the first day of the case.
How quickly life can change, she reflected. Just a few months ago, Angelo had a promising career, but today he faced humiliation and a probable gaol sentence. She could not think of a word or even an expression that would encompass her level of bitterness. All caused by a lie – and she well knew that even the smartest people can fall for the biggest lies. Although she trusted Matthew like a brother, she knew he was inexperienced as a barrister, and Oscar surely was well beyond his best. She
