Geraci — whose $8.63 million Near North penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Residences is reputed to be the most expensive unfinished Chicago home ever sold — accused Chicago Inc. of missing the “real story,” in an email. He went on to state, “Sadly, your mission has been to ridicule me, for reasons of your own.” Macey’s attorney Tim Elliott said that, given the case’s long history, he would be surprised if Geraci did not appeal.