As soon as the duke saw me, he began to chat and show off.

“Other baronets can’t even request a private audience with me. I’m allowing you, Fabio, to meet with me specially. You understand that, right?”

Someone ignorant would think it’s not a big deal to just meet with a person.

However, the workings of the world aren’t that simple.

Just having a judge or prosecutor’s business card in my wallet dramatically reduces the chances of being falsely accused by corrupt cops.

Even if one commits a crime, those in the know would often look for mitigating circumstances to …