Yet she possessed the tenacity of a good prosecutor. That was more than apparent. And despite the hypocrisy of being a product of criminal activity, and paying for her law school education by way of illicit acts, her performance in the U.S. Attorney’s office was judged to be adequate.
The duties diverted her from the evening escapades in the dungeon. The nightly floggings became more sporadic, changing to occasional encounters with more weekend appointments. The monetary aspects of the sessions became secondary. To assure Antoinette’s steady advancement, and Madam’s ongoing protection, blackmail material was always being accumulated and kept fresh. Though the money became superfluous, it was a game they did not know how to end.
Finally, with her appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Easte
