After a moment, she looked up. "They're offering five million dollars in compensation, a formal written apology from the family, complete withdrawal of all police reports and legal claims, and a mutual non-contact agreement."
Nathan considered this. Five million was substantial—more than the house had cost. The apology and withdrawal of claims were what he'd wanted from the start. The non-contact agreement protected both sides from future harassment.
It was, objectively, a good deal.
But Nathan had learned to look beyond the obvious.
"What's not in this proposal?" he asked.
Winston frowned. "I don't understand—"
"What are you not saying?" Nathan clarified. "What strings are attached to this generous offer?"
Silence stretched across the table. Finally, Haden spoke up, his voice tight
