Alina Habba Mildon, a former lawyer for President Donald Trump, was terminated last week by Concord Partners, a Florida-registered company established by the family of Venezuelan billionaire Julio Herrera Velutini.

The firm cited a "failure to perform duties" in a Nov. 4 termination letter, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times and a person close to the family. A source indicated that Mildon's focus shifted after she began dating and later married Turkish investor Turhan Mildon earlier this year.

Mildon had signed a four-year contract worth approximately $50 million that started Jan. 1, paying $10 million annually plus bonuses. She will retain an $8 million signing bonus and $6.5 million in payments already received.

The contract was finalized weeks before Trump pardoned Herrera Velutini, who faced federal felony bribery charges in Puerto Rico. Concord Partners maintains a low public profile with limited details available about its operations.

Trump publicly denounced the deal after its disclosure, calling it "totally obnoxious and outrageous" and stating he had urged the family not to pay her. He described the amount as far too much.

Mildon has denied any connection between her employment and the pardon. A person close to her suggested she may pursue legal action over the termination.

The episode highlights scrutiny on high-value arrangements involving former Trump associates and foreign-linked entities. Mildon previously served in roles tied to the Trump administration, including as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey.