Offer made in McCartney divorce case
Sir Paul McCartney has reportedly offered estranged wife Heather Mills ￡50 million to remain silent about their marriage.
The former Beatle's latest divorce offer would mean Heather will never be able to talk publicly about their marriage, according to Britain's The People newspaper.
A source said: "The fear that one day Heather will spill the beans on their relationship is a recurring nightmare for Paul.
"With a gagging order in place in his divorce settlement, Paul can satisfy himself with the thought that Heather will never be able to speak about the marriage in public."
Paul, 64, fears the former model may be about to dish the dirt on their bitter split as she has already received a string of requests to appear on US TV chat shows.
According to close friends, Heather is furious about the gagging order and is desperate to give her side of the story.
A source said: "Heather is the one who has had to face a whole string of very hurtful allegations. She has come out of the marriage without much sympathy from the public.
"Like any human being she deserves the chance to put right any misconceptions about her."
Heather, who has already reportedly rejected a ￡30 million offer, would lose a substantial part of the settlement if she breaks the gagging order.
Meanwhile, the 38-year-old blonde wants to start a new life in the US after receiving several job offers.
However, Paul is insisting she stays in Britain until the divorce is finalised, according to Britain's News of the World newspaper.
