Chapter 14 - The Last Offer

Grant’s last offer arrived on cream paper, delivered through counsel, titled Confidential Global Settlement Proposal.
Tessa read it aloud in the safe house kitchen while Celeste rocked Lila near the window.
Grant would waive claims to custody for eighteen months, subject to reunification therapy. Grant would resign from Vale Harbor without admitting wrongdoing. Grant would transfer certain marital assets to Mara. In exchange, Mara would drop fraud claims, support no criminal prosecution, seal all evidence permanently, and pay