Maybe Later(13)
JSpear84: You’re sending my parents to China?
AWalk90: No, I bought them some new china and a nice tea set—a trip to China would be nice though.
JSpear84: Oh, that sounds better.
AWalk90: I had no idea they lived in California.
JSpear84: How did you get their information?
AWalk90: Carla has notes about their anniversary. I thought you said you bought the presents for your family.
JSpear84: Not their anniversary presents.
AWalk90: How are the negotiations going in NYC?
JSpear84: Fine, I think I need a local lawyer, mine is taking too long. His excuse is that he doesn’t know shit about New York Law.
AWalk90: I’ll search for someone who can help him.
JSpear84: Thank you.
AWalk90: Email me if you need any further help, I’ll be around.
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From: J. Spearman
To: A. Walker
Subject: Flight
Tuesday, April 5th, 3:00 a.m. EST
My brother was in a car accident, and I need to fly to San Francisco immediately.
Jackson
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Tuesday, April 5th 3:10 a.m. EST
AWalk90: I can hire a charter.
JSpear84: When will that be available?
AWalk90: Immediately. I can have a car ready to pick you up in the next ten minutes, and by the time you reach the airport, you’ll be able to depart.
JSpear84: Let’s go with that route.
AWalk90: He’s going to be okay.
JSpear84: Thank you for your prompt response.
AWalk90: Contact me if you want to talk.
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Tuesday, April 5th, 8:00 a.m. MST
AWalk90: How is your brother?
JSpear84: He’s in surgery. They’re rebuilding his left leg.
AWalk90: Do you need anything?
JSpear84: No, thank you for the coffee you had waiting for me when I landed in San Francisco.
AWalk90: Don’t forget the waffles.
JSpear84: Those were good too.
AWalk90: Is there something I can do for you, other than work?
JSpear84: No, just send me an email if there’s anything that needs my immediate attention.
AWalk90: You got it.
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From: A. Walker
To: J. Spearman
Subject: meetings and more
Wednesday, April 6th, 2:25 p.m. PST
Mr. Spearman, I hope your brother is doing better. I rescheduled all your meetings for next week, finished your pending tasks, and I’m attaching the acquisition contract for your review. I found a firm in New York that can take over the transaction. Everhart & Everhart. They also have a license to practice in Colorado. I’m not trying to replace your legal team, just giving you options. If you would like to speak directly to them, let me know, and I’ll connect you—don’t do it yourself. Trust me.
Wishing your brother a prompt recovery,
Amy
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JSpear84: I got an email from your lawyer. I feel like I wasted an entire week of my life for nothing.
AWalk90: What happened?
JSpear84: He pulled some information from their last potential buyer. They inflated their numbers to sell at a higher price. I could renegotiate with them, but it appears there are a lot of patents that don’t belong to the company—and I wanted to acquire them because of the patents.
AWalk90: How is your brother?
JSpear84: Better than my mood. He’s going to be in rehab for several months.
AWalk90: Are you flying him to Denver soon?
JSpear84: No, he lives here, in San Francisco. Mom and Dad are staying with him.
AWalk90: Anything I can do for you?
JSpear84: I’ll contact you if I need anything else. Thank you.
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From: J. Spearman
To: A. Walker
Subject: Legal fees and other mistakes
Thursday, April 7th, 12:47 a.m. PST
I just came to the realization that you’re one of “those women” who do nice things to pretend they’re working hard and care about others, but you’re just full of shit and don’t care about anyone but yourself. Sending stupid cards, flowers, and food to the hospital doesn’t help when you’re damaging my business.
My lawyer sent me an email threatening to bill for the hours worked on the acquisition—you said you’d take care of the legalities of that transaction. Mr. Genji called upset, you didn’t cancel my seven o’clock breakfast with him at The Plaza. You made me look like an ass. What happened with the cancelation of the acquisition? Are they going to keep my money? If these issues aren’t resolved within the next few hours, I’ll have your fucking job, and I’ll make sure you don’t work for the rest of your natural life.
J Spearman.
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From: A. Walker
To: J. Spearman
Subject: My job and the rest of my life.
Thursday, April 7th, 4:03 a.m. PST
Are you kidding me?
I’m not being nice when I send you what you need at the hospital. I’m being efficient and providing what my client needs.