Tucson, Arizona
Same Day
As Roderick Bailey opened the under-desk drawer in his home office, he glanced at his passport and other paraphernalia stuffed inside. Disturbing thoughts of his recent London trip quickly flashed in his mind. The royalty case consumed him. He’d been relaxing in his home trying to recover from the traumatic events, but nothing made him feel better. Roderick contemplated taking another vacation, but work and the royalty litigation prevented him.
Pulling his cellphone from his pant pocket, Roderick looked around before dialing the phone number of the in-house counsel for Analysis, Inc. He wanted to ensure his wife or son weren’t nearby. When assured they were in the other wing of the residence, Roderick moved to the patio of the second-story residence and dialed t
