Chapter 6

On the sixth day after we divorced, things blew up way faster than I expected. When Howard's investors caught wind of the patent lawsuit, they called an emergency board meeting.

Anthony called me. "Ms. Nolan, the opposing counsel has reached out to me."

"What did they say?" I asked.

"They want to settle."

"What are their terms?"

"10 million dollars to buy out all the patents."

I thought for a moment. "I'm not selling."

"Ms. Nolan, 10 million dollars is a lot."

"Mr. Mason, how much are the seven patents worth?"

He paused for a moment. "Based on the company's…