The Farels are a power couple. Jean has been hosting a successful television talk show for decades; Claire is an essayist known for her commitment to feminism. Although they no longer share a home or a married life, they are united by their pride in their son Alexandre, a student at a prestigious university. One night, Claire encourages Alexandre to take Mila, the shy daughter of his current partner, to a party. The next morning, the young woman files a rape complaint. From then on, it will be Mila's word against his, amid the violence of the hearings and the vengeful tweets of the media court. Sex and the temptation to destroy are at the heart of this dizzying novel that dismantles the ruthless mechanics of the judicial machinery and confronts us with our own fears.