Worried Heather Mills made a promise never to repeat allegations that Sir Paul attacked her -- if he agreed to her $20million divorce deal. Sources close to Heather - dubbed Mucca by British tabloids due to her porn past - said the former glamor girl is panicking about taking the witness stand when their divorce hearing begins in the High Court in London on Monday.
In an emotional phone call on Tuesday Mills, 40, reportedly offered to settle for a $20million payout from the former Beatle - $80million less than she had been widely expected to hold out for.
One pal said: "She is determined not to be labelled a gold digger and believes the offer is a fair reflection of what she contributed to the marriage."
During the call, desperate Heather insisted she would forfeit all rights to Sir Paul's property portfolio. She pledged to remain in Britain until their four-year-old daughter Beatrice is 18 but demanded a trust fund and full security and protection for her.
The source added to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Heather has never wanted the divorce to end up being fought in court or for everything to become so bitter.
"With the court case due to start she contacted Paul in the hope of settling out of court.
"It is a greatly reduced offer - far less than the £50million Paul once thought he might have to fork out. So she hoped he'd bite her hand off to accept.
"She hoped a relatively minimal payout would endear her to the public and really prove she's no gold digger.
"She's been waiting for the phone call agreeing to the deal every day, though this hasn't happened.
"But she's still holding out hope and praying Paul will surprise her with a midnight call tomorrow saying he's come to his senses and will accept."
Friends of the music legend - who's believed to be worth around $1.6bn, insist he is determined to resolve the situation in court after giving Heather every opportunity to settle before now.
"Paul wants to clear his name and make sure the divorce is finalised formally and correctly," said one pal. "Heather has dragged things out for so long and has been given countless chances to resolve it amicably but has been pig-stubborn."
Reps for both Heather and Sir Paul declined to comment last night. Since announcing they were to divorce in May 2006, the pair have become entangled in a war of words.
Heather gave TV interviews slating Sir Paul. In leaked divorce papers she accused him of assaulting her four times - a claim he vehemently denies.
By Owen Williams, Feb 10 2008 © Copyright 2008 - Showbiz Spy
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