The very last sentence of the book nearly embodies the whole book in thirteen words. Marlee simply says, “And remember, Fitch, next time you boys go to trial, we’ll be there.”  This sentence screams “Corruption and greed will stop at nothing.”  Marlee is straight up telling Fitch that next time one of these trials pops up, she and Easter will be there, ready to assume control and acquire more money from the verdict. The theme of greed and corruption is prevalent throughout the whole novel, from the whole Hoppy incident to the verdict itself. Marlee makes akilling off of the stocks she sells after the verdict, and she aims to do it again.Fitch wants to maintain his control of the fund, because it is a huge source of income for him and his firm. Simply put, all of the main characters are corrupt. No exceptions.