Ray nodded.

"You're absolutely right," he said. "Marital assets should be split evenly—I completely agree. I just hope you remember what you said and don't try to backtrack once we're in court. Oh, and just so you know, I recorded what you just said.

"And yes, your reputation doesn't matter much. But I wonder—does Dr. Sanders feel the same way? I heard he's about to be promoted to deputy director. Something like this could affect him, don't you think?"

That information hadn't come from his m