Not at the judge.
Not at anyone.
The way people do when they realize pretending is no longer useful.
Judge Halpern reviewed several documents.
Then closed the binder.
Slowly.
Very slowly.
“Mr. Vale.”
Richard looked up.
“Yes, Your Honor.”
“Do you dispute the existence of the relationship described in these materials?”
His attorney immediately objected.
The judge overruled it.
Richard swallowed.
For several seconds nobody moved.
Then he answered.
