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blamed the shooting of Clyde Jeffreys on Beaumont McAllister who had testified for the prosec u tion. They said he had broken into Brisband neighbor’s house by mistake. After realizing his mistake, he went to Brisband’s house where he obtained the weapon that was used in the attempt on Clyde’s life. Further, they said Beaumont acted alone in the traffic inc i dent , which threatened Clyde’s wife Millicent.
    Judge Tiller granted a request permitting jurors to view a signed description by Ben Thomas corroborating his testimony of the guy that emerged through the alleyway from where the crime took place. It mentioned he was wearing a mask that hung down past his shoulders. Permission was given for the pros e cution to have Beaumont and Brisband to try on the mask. It barely rested on Beaumont’s shoulders; however, it fitted Brisband in the manner described by Ben Thomas.               
    That afternoon , the defense and prosecution rested their cases. The jury deliberated for an hour before they returned a verdict that found Brisband guilty as charged. 
    His criminal wo es, however, would extend past the verdict that had been rendered. The morning newspaper reported that a drug tra f ficking ring , in addition to a separate oper a tion , which smuggled illegal immigrants to work in a U.S. sweatshop , was shut down in the wee hours of the night b y Federal law e n forcement agents . The Federal Investigation , which prompted the action , concluded Harry Brisband played a key role in the illicit unde r takings.
    Brisband’s construction company was turned over to his oldest son Thomas to ope r ate going forth as result of his father’s convi c tion .
    The word of Harry Brisband being found guilty of attempted murder traveled throug h out the local community.
    Sarah phoned Johnny, “Hi Johnny. I got your text message stating you have an urgent message.” 
    “Yeah Sarah, the bad news is that Brisband has been found guilty of attempted murder. He is looking at serving time in prison. ”
    “ Are you serious?”
    “Brisband had wronged someone named Clyde Jeffreys. It was brought out doing the court case that Brisband wanted him to kill Jared . Clyde refused to kill Jared and also months later provided details to the author i ties to implicate Brisband in our upcoming bribery case.”
    “I must have misunderstood you.”
    “No. You heard correctly.”
    “It was brought out during the trial that Brisband attempted to put out a contract on your husband.”
    “We both know that’s a lie. Brisband would never have hired anyone to kill Jared. ”
    “ You should checkout the local newspaper headline today. ”
    “Why?”
    It states that Brisband has been linked to drug trafficking , in addition, to the smuggling of illegal immigrants into the country.”
    It all seems so unbelievable. I’m hoping no one can show during our upcoming Bribery case that I brought you and Brisband toget h er . ”
    “ I hope not too. We should not even be openly discussing this matter .”
    “You are right. ”

 
     
    Chapter 24
     
    Lucinda paid a visit to Vincent at his abode a t tired in a low cut blouse tucked into a mini skirt accentuating her long shapely thighs . In her right hand, she was carrying a briefcase containing study material for several of her classes. The time she spent being tutored by Vincent in his pers onal law library , quickly flew. Lucinda thanked Vincent for his assi s tance . They stood to their feet staring at each other without saying a word. Eventually she spoke, “I need to freshen up a bit . ”
    He pointed the way to the bathroom. “ You don’t have to rush off when you are done. Feel free to stay longer . I’m going to have some wine. Would you like to join me for a drink?”
    “Sure. I’ll be back in a moment.”
    When she exited the bathroom back into the hall, he met her with their drinks. Lucinda fo l lowed him to his bedroom. He placed an arm around her as they took a few