I slid the document back.

“No.”

His face hardened immediately.

That answered any remaining question.

PART 29 — WHY HE NEEDED THE RELEASE

Cordelia’s liability insurer had reservations because intentional conduct might not be covered.

Flynn feared I would pursue claims against both Cordelia and, indirectly, assets connected to him.

His lawyer wanted containment.

Reasonable legal strategy.

Not proof of a secret murder plot.