If they were already in discussion with hybe after they threatened to release the document, why would hybe then release a statement with serious accusations against eunseo if a settlement was in place. Hybe literally accused Eunseo of committing a crime, why would they say that if a settlement was happening already at that point - that defeats the whole purpose of a settlement.
1. Garam lv 5 came out
2. Eunseo made their statment and threaten to leak the full docs
3. Hybe made a counter statement about molka leaks but provided zero evidence
4. Nobody believed hybe because their claims were absurd
5. Hybe and law firm began discussion of a settlement
6. Assumed some type of agreement was reached and garam was kicked