Discussions with her director of operations weighed heavily on her future actions. There were options; she could retreat from the case. The firm would make a partial refund of the upfront fees collected from the Beijing Jīn Róng Group with her apologies. Her communications manager would release a statement about her small law firm quitting the trial and wishing the client the best.
Sydney didn't think it would be over if she withdrew from the case, and she knew she wouldn't breathe a sigh of relief until then. A black cloud was hovering over her head either way, and she suspected Walker was feeling the same way.
Walker had a plan for payback for those responsible for Isabella's murder and infiltrating his life and killing at will. Now, Sydney and perhaps her son were at risk if he didn't
