“The courier just delivered the official legal notice from Newport,” Paige said, resting her arm against the stone garden wall.

Caroline turned the brass faucet until the trickle stopped.

“Did Grant send a lawyer to Mill Street?”

“No,” Paige said.

“His corporate counsel sent a formal notice of withdrawal.

Holloway Holdings is dropping all legal claims to the Bellevue contract, and his development firm is closing its state office.”

“And Sloane Mercer?” Caroline asked.

“Her father canceled the wedding venue contract yesterday morning,” Paige said.