So what was the check for? Just because?
He didn’t write one. His lawyer did.
And it was yes, for just because. Because if you made 100k a year, up for a huge promotion, and a baby on the way. And some liar comes up and says for 2 cents I will sign a legal agreement to not accuse you of something you didn’t do.
You would flip them 2 cents without a moments thought rather than argue to HR and your wife about the lie the blackmailer was pushing.
But not you, you woulda gone to court, and endured all the smears of a public battle over 2 cents.
Get serious.