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It isn’t my fault that you have a predatory retainer contract with your lawyer. My lawyer is working on getting you out of it as we speak. I’m attaching the new contract with Everhart & Everhart. The retainer is five thousand dollars which will be used to clean up your legal mess. Afterward, you can hire them as your permanent lawyers—which I advise because you NEED someone trustworthy to handle the legal side of your transactions.

If you don’t tell me about your breakfast, there’s no way for me to know that you’re going to miss it. I spoke with Mr. Genji’s secretary in Japan. Mr. Genji understood that you had a family emergency and couldn’t cancel in time. They wish a prompt recovery to your brother and would like you to know that if you were to need anything, they’d be happy to help.

About the cancelation of the acquisition, read the above paragraph. You can’t have my fucking job because VAES wouldn’t hire someone like you. If you talk to me like that again, I’ll make sure NO ONE works for you again. I know people too.

I hope your brother heals soon. The stress caused by your brother’s injuries doesn’t excuse you from speaking to me the way you did. Just because I’ve been helpful and friendly, it doesn’t give you the right to treat me like I don’t have feelings. I get it, someone hurt you badly and it’s hard to trust and be vulnerable. It is scary to open up to others but staying isolated isn’t the answer. I hope you learn to trust again.



Amy



P. S. “Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.”

― Edmund Burke.





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From: J. Spearman

To: A. Walker

Subject: Rudeness

Thursday, April 7th, 5:29 a.m. PST



I apologize for my behavior. Thank you for fixing everything. Attached is the signed contract for Everhart & Everhart. Please make sure to have my accounts payable department wire them the retainer money.



Jackson





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From: J. Spearman

To: A. Walker

Subject: Flight

Thursday, April 7th, 7:17 a.m.



My family members are the only people I trust. I might not live close to my siblings, but we are tight. Alex, my younger brother, is a jock. Seeing him struggle in bed after an accident caused by a drunken housewife who not only almost killed my brother, but her own daughter as well, is shredding my insides. To top it all off, my ex came to the hospital. She’s a cold person and a great actress. It irritates me that my parents treat her like she’s still a part of the family.

But you’re right, I shouldn’t have sent you that message. As you said, it isn’t easy to trust again. You are … too nice and I keep wondering what your endgame is. There has to be something behind the friendly, helpful exterior. Carla has worked for me for years, and I don’t think we have ever connected the way you and I do.

Sorry for being an ass.



J. Spearman.



P. S. I wouldn’t want your job if it involved dealing with people like me.

P. S. 2 I hope you stick around so I can show you how sorry I am.

P. S. 3 “Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past.”

– Tyron Edwards





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From: J. Spearman

To: A. Walker

Subject: Travel arrangements

Friday, April 8th 10:47 a.m. PST



I need to fly back home on Sunday, please make the necessary arrangements. Thank you for everything you’ve done in the past couple of days.



J





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Friday, April 8th 11:25 p.m. PST



JSpear84: Are you still awake?

AWalk90: …?

JSpear84: I take that as a yes.

AWalk90: That’s the most ridiculous question people ask when they text or call at late hours—along with, did I wake you? If people are answering, of course they’re awake. And even if you woke them up, they won’t tell you.

JSpear84: What am I supposed to say?

AWalk90: Try: Hi. If people don’t answer, then, they’re not awake.

JSpear84: Hi!

AWalk90: Hey, Mr. Spearman, how can I help you?

JSpear84: Are you still upset with me?

AWalk90: I’m pleading the 5th.

JSpear84: Are you doing anything fun this weekend?

AWalk90: Nope, I have a lot of work to do. I might go to the Bookstore on 3rd.

JSpear84: To search for treasures?

AWalk90: And work, they have a small cafe and Wi-Fi.

JSpear84: Why would you work during the weekend?

AWalk90: Some clients need us to help them on weekends, and not all the Virtual Assistants are available to support them.

JSpear84: Do they pay you overtime?

AWalk90: I get compensated, don’t worry about me. How’s your brother?

JSpear84: Quiet. I’m worried about him. He’s going to be in bed for another week, and then he has to start rehabilitation.

AWalk90: There’s a great medical center at Stanford. Otherwise, you can offer to let him move in with you and then hire some of the best specialists in the country, who happen to live in Denver.

JSpear84: Is there anything you don’t know?