“There’s nothing left to settle.”

“You understand that if you walk in and refuse to talk, she gets to stand up and tell Judge Evans you were never willing to compromise.”

“She can tell him whatever she likes.” I shut the binder and squared its edges.

“We’re finished negotiating.

Every document lands on the judge’s bench tomorrow morning.”

Chloe put her marker down.

“One thing,” she said.

“The check stub is good.