As an outsider with no knowledge of the facts it appears that Trust,WLC/McDougall tried to collude in taking over from Massone without properly estimating Massones' feelings,we'll squeeze him and back him into a corner,forcing him out the door.
Never considering that Massone may choose to beat them in some sort of game rather than take £25k to clear-off,a dangerous game that looks like providing the wrong result for Livi and its fans.
There are plenty of Massones' in Scottish Football that's why the rules are so flexible and framed out of self-interest.
I hope he accepts the deal and keeps the club going.