[ Cadence's lips twist at the memory of over-eager photographers shoving a tacky little plastic red nose in her hands, eagerly pushing her to play along "for the sake of the kids." Cadence almost skinned Clay and got herself a new purse for spreading the photographic evidence. ]
Mr. Emerson,
It's not a problem, our department is happy to assist with whatever legal assistance you may require as a valued client with BNY Mellon. Please do not hesitate to inform our team should any new issues arise; we are still diligently working on resolving your other identified concerns.
[ It goes without saying that Cadence is more than aware of her company's security screening procedures on company servers, so if her jaw begins to cramp from clenching in forced professionalism, then that's simply the cost of doing business with a "valued client" such as Clay Emerson.
Actual Translation: If I get another text from you at 1 AM about some inane "client need," that new handbag option is still very much on the table. ]
Be assured that I do not plan to take any personal leave until your concerns regarding your account are sufficiently resolved. [ A pause in her typing while she ponders how that actually nice gesture about the stupid nose incident makes her feel. ] I appreciate you letting me know the attire requirements for this latest event, I'll be sure to dress accordingly. When would you like to meet ahead of the event?
Cadence Laine, J.D. Lead Consult | Department of Legal Affairs BNY Mellon Investment Management
it’s been…. actually only 8 months not bad for us.
Of course! Wouldn’t wanted you to have missed out on holiday fun of the last event, and/or feel out of place by arriving in something that suits your more traditional aesthetic. That said, this is formal dress that you’ll likely not need to shop around to dress appropriately. You always do look terrific when I see you in person.
[ Read: Please. PLEASE find something in that giant closet i’m SURE you own- probably with a whole set of shelves devoted to heels. And those Choos he bought months ago had better still be there. If he ever gets the elusive invitation to see her dwelling he will check. There’s a delay while he tries to picture where Cadence might live and what it looked like inside. An extra moment while he chuckles at the idea of it being nautically themed. ]
I’ve attached the details in case you didn’t get it. Better two copies than none, you might say. The other file you’re getting is some financially motivated correspondence drafted by my law team, as well. When we meet later this week I wanted to discuss that further, but don’t trouble yourself overmuch about reading it right away. Does Thursday night work for you? There’s actually a sushi restaurant on 47th I was recommended if you wanted to work around your daytime obligations.
My treat, of course.
[ The last line before his automated signature even gives him pause. He didn’t even hesitate before he tacked that on. Odd. The clown nose photo really must have his guilt by the balls. ]
'parachute' really grabbed you by the emotional balls, huh
Thank you for letting me know, however [ Cadence takes a pause and thinks about what new item she wants to milk out of him, but frankly comes up blank. She curtly hits the backspace a few times, regrouping her thoughts. ]
Thank you for letting me know. I believe I have a suitable outfit in mind, but if any secondary expenses crop up later on I'll be sure to loop back. [ Translation: Not off the hook just yet, lizard man. ] At any rate, you can mark me down to attend with you for that night and we'll bill your normal account closer to the date.
[ Cadence pauses and stares at the second hurdle in the email, leaning back into her leather desk chair as she stares at the text. His poor taste in selecting a seafood restaurant aside, it's...too comfortable, maybe? Cadence sits with the potential implications for a moment then mentally waves the thought off, quick as it came. They know the rules between them; if he wants an extra expense in the name of loneliness, so be it. He certainly wouldn't be the first ancient billionaire in this city to try to buy his way out of loneliness. ]
Unfortunately, I cannot make your request for Thursday this week as we'll be conducting a review of a separate senior client's account that day. If the discussion can wait, I will have greater availability next week. Otherwise, I can assign someone from our team to sit down with you.
Let me know your preferences as your earliest convenience.
Best,
Cadence Laine, J.D. Lead Consult | Department of Legal Affairs BNY Mellon Investment Management
[ Clay gratefully tabs over when his email dings and rescues himself from writing and rewriting another request to someone far less enjoyable. The adjective coming to mind makes him furrow his brow, but he still smiles. He knows she hates him, and that almost adds to his enjoyment of making her work with him. Worth every expense to get the sort of friction (pun intended) he hasn't had in many years, which is saying a lot from the lizard man. Physically she immediately caught his attention, but her vicious personality sealed it for him both professionally and personally; the latter he's not supposed to mention, of course. ]
Hello Ms. Laine,
That sounds like a plan. You know where to find me if anything changes regarding the event or anything you might need. I'll go ahead and RSVP for two and meet you at the hotel.
As far as our meeting, that's perfectly fine. I'll just enjoy the restaurant with other company, in that case, since I already made the reservation. We can rearrange our meeting though. Not that others aren't qualified, but I find you to be the most productive consultant I've worked with in several years, and trust your insight greatly.
Let me know what works for you next week. As I mentioned, it isn't terribly urgent, it's just a matter I wanted to handle sooner rather than later.
Respectfully--
me thinks the lady doth be a reactive bitch too much
[ There's a small eyebrow quirk at Clay's mention of "other company" (really, is that a sad attempt at trying to make her jealous..? As if he could) and she flexes her fingers before setting to work at killing any misgivings he may have on his sway over her. ]
Mr. Emerson,
Thank you for such a prompt response about the RSVP for next week. [ Translation: Well, someone has nothing going on for them right now... ]
I'm delighted to hear that the reservation isn't going to waste, and I hope your alternate company finds the food to their taste. [ Because I sure as shit don't, suggest seafood again and I'll drown you in the harbor. ]
As much as I am gratified by your satisfaction in the work I and our team have put on your case, unfortunately I will not have much availability until the very end of next week, if that will still meet your needs. If you have any additional read ahead materials you would like me to review, either from your own records or those that BNY Mellon keeps on your behalf, please let me know; I will do everything in my power to keep our meetings succinct and preserve your valuable time.
Best,
Cadence Laine, J.D. Lead Consult | Department of Legal Affairs BNY Mellon Investment Management
Edited 2022-08-10 01:17 (UTC)
“as if” - and yet you thought about it. InTeResting.
[ Clay is sidetracked by another obligation with his side hustle (one irate phone call later about someone who is late in payments and that is NOT acceptable, as per your contract- ) and does take a half hour to respond to this particularly fun email. ]
Hello Cadence,
Anytime! I am looking forward to it, certainly one of my favorite “work activities” (if you can call it that) on my calendar this month. I’m sure it will be a nice dinner based on the positive Google reviews, but you’ll be missed. I’ll try to make it up to you, haha.
I’ll send you anything else I think is relevant in a future email. I can’t put my full attention on this at the moment. A client of mine needs me, so I may be unavailable for a few hours. Of course, you have my cell, if anything comes up that my staff can’t answer. That said, I’ll be checking my emails remotely until tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your day and thank you for the help, as always.
Best,
[ (read between the lines on the last note - text me later? xoxo) He smiles at the thought of Cadence reading his thinly veiled invitations and shifts into a grimace at his next task. Clay groans and pushes himself back from the desk to excuse himself from the office. Brooklyn was a fucking zoo this time of year- ]
did i do this reply just to avoid writing the next starter? who could say!!
[ Cadence is knee-deep in a completely separate deposition transcript that's failing to hold her attention when the tell-tale email notification chimes on her computer. She caps her highlighter and shifts her swivel chair over to the monitor, scanning the email with a critical eye. ]
"Haha"? Who even types that in a professional email?
[ Her ever-lit flame of indignation flares at the implication he's too busy to speak with her and her fingers are poised to respond to the email before she pulls back, disquieted by her own knee-jerk reaction.
Why is she even giving this prat the time of day again? Client or not...
Instead, Cadence sets her out of office up early and pulls up her phone's contact list, scanning through an admittedly extensive list of potential meals and dates, depending on the evening. She settles on one, a Wall Street stock broker with dark hair and a thinly veiled humiliation kink that'll work wonders for her pent up rage this evening--he responds to her text about dinner within minutes, and she leans back in her chair, trying to use the gratification of being highly desired fight off the feeling of unease forming a pit in her stomach.
It's fine. He can admittedly play the game better than her usual prey, but they both know how the hunt ends. ]
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i realized her position/dept title was duplicative of the company name shhh ignore the change
Mr. Emerson,
It's not a problem, our department is happy to assist with whatever legal assistance you may require as a valued client with BNY Mellon. Please do not hesitate to inform our team should any new issues arise; we are still diligently working on resolving your other identified concerns.
[ It goes without saying that Cadence is more than aware of her company's security screening procedures on company servers, so if her jaw begins to cramp from clenching in forced professionalism, then that's simply the cost of doing business with a "valued client" such as Clay Emerson.
Actual Translation: If I get another text from you at 1 AM about some inane "client need," that new handbag option is still very much on the table. ]
Be assured that I do not plan to take any personal leave until your concerns regarding your account are sufficiently resolved. [ A pause in her typing while she ponders how that actually nice gesture about the stupid nose incident makes her feel. ] I appreciate you letting me know the attire requirements for this latest event, I'll be sure to dress accordingly. When would you like to meet ahead of the event?
Cadence Laine, J.D.
Lead Consult | Department of Legal Affairs
BNY Mellon Investment Management
it’s been…. actually only 8 months not bad for us.
Of course! Wouldn’t wanted you to have missed out on holiday fun of the last event, and/or feel out of place by arriving in something that suits your more traditional aesthetic. That said, this is formal dress that you’ll likely not need to shop around to dress appropriately. You always do look terrific when I see you in person.
[ Read: Please. PLEASE find something in that giant closet i’m SURE you own- probably with a whole set of shelves devoted to heels. And those Choos he bought months ago had better still be there. If he ever gets the elusive invitation to see her dwelling he will check. There’s a delay while he tries to picture where Cadence might live and what it looked like inside. An extra moment while he chuckles at the idea of it being nautically themed. ]
I’ve attached the details in case you didn’t get it. Better two copies than none, you might say. The other file you’re getting is some financially motivated correspondence drafted by my law team, as well. When we meet later this week I wanted to discuss that further, but don’t trouble yourself overmuch about reading it right away. Does Thursday night work for you? There’s actually a sushi restaurant on 47th I was recommended if you wanted to work around your daytime obligations.
My treat, of course.
[ The last line before his automated signature even gives him pause. He didn’t even hesitate before he tacked that on. Odd. The clown nose photo really must have his guilt by the balls. ]
'parachute' really grabbed you by the emotional balls, huh
Thank you for letting me know, however [ Cadence takes a pause and thinks about what new item she wants to milk out of him, but frankly comes up blank. She curtly hits the backspace a few times, regrouping her thoughts. ]
Thank you for letting me know. I believe I have a suitable outfit in mind, but if any secondary expenses crop up later on I'll be sure to loop back. [ Translation: Not off the hook just yet, lizard man. ] At any rate, you can mark me down to attend with you for that night and we'll bill your normal account closer to the date.
[ Cadence pauses and stares at the second hurdle in the email, leaning back into her leather desk chair as she stares at the text. His poor taste in selecting a seafood restaurant aside, it's...too comfortable, maybe? Cadence sits with the potential implications for a moment then mentally waves the thought off, quick as it came. They know the rules between them; if he wants an extra expense in the name of loneliness, so be it. He certainly wouldn't be the first ancient billionaire in this city to try to buy his way out of loneliness. ]
Unfortunately, I cannot make your request for Thursday this week as we'll be conducting a review of a separate senior client's account that day. If the discussion can wait, I will have greater availability next week. Otherwise, I can assign someone from our team to sit down with you.
Let me know your preferences as your earliest convenience.
Best,
Cadence Laine, J.D.
Lead Consult | Department of Legal Affairs
BNY Mellon Investment Management
god she's such a bitch i would die for her
Hello Ms. Laine,
That sounds like a plan. You know where to find me if anything changes regarding the event or anything you might need. I'll go ahead and RSVP for two and meet you at the hotel.
As far as our meeting, that's perfectly fine. I'll just enjoy the restaurant with other company, in that case, since I already made the reservation. We can rearrange our meeting though. Not that others aren't qualified, but I find you to be the most productive consultant I've worked with in several years, and trust your insight greatly.
Let me know what works for you next week. As I mentioned, it isn't terribly urgent, it's just a matter I wanted to handle sooner rather than later.
Respectfully--
me thinks the lady doth be a reactive bitch too much
Mr. Emerson,
Thank you for such a prompt response about the RSVP for next week. [ Translation: Well, someone has nothing going on for them right now... ]
I'm delighted to hear that the reservation isn't going to waste, and I hope your alternate company finds the food to their taste. [ Because I sure as shit don't, suggest seafood again and I'll drown you in the harbor. ]
As much as I am gratified by your satisfaction in the work I and our team have put on your case, unfortunately I will not have much availability until the very end of next week, if that will still meet your needs. If you have any additional read ahead materials you would like me to review, either from your own records or those that BNY Mellon keeps on your behalf, please let me know; I will do everything in my power to keep our meetings succinct and preserve your valuable time.
Best,
Cadence Laine, J.D.
Lead Consult | Department of Legal Affairs
BNY Mellon Investment Management
“as if” - and yet you thought about it. InTeResting.
Hello Cadence,
Anytime! I am looking forward to it, certainly one of my favorite “work activities” (if you can call it that) on my calendar this month. I’m sure it will be a nice dinner based on the positive Google reviews, but you’ll be missed. I’ll try to make it up to you, haha.
I’ll send you anything else I think is relevant in a future email. I can’t put my full attention on this at the moment. A client of mine needs me, so I may be unavailable for a few hours. Of course, you have my cell, if anything comes up that my staff can’t answer. That said, I’ll be checking my emails remotely until tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your day and thank you for the help, as always.
Best,
[ (read between the lines on the last note - text me later? xoxo) He smiles at the thought of Cadence reading his thinly veiled invitations and shifts into a grimace at his next task. Clay groans and pushes himself back from the desk to excuse himself from the office. Brooklyn was a fucking zoo this time of year- ]
did i do this reply just to avoid writing the next starter? who could say!!
"Haha"? Who even types that in a professional email?
[ Her ever-lit flame of indignation flares at the implication he's too busy to speak with her and her fingers are poised to respond to the email before she pulls back, disquieted by her own knee-jerk reaction.
Why is she even giving this prat the time of day again? Client or not...
Instead, Cadence sets her out of office up early and pulls up her phone's contact list, scanning through an admittedly extensive list of potential meals and dates, depending on the evening. She settles on one, a Wall Street stock broker with dark hair and a thinly veiled humiliation kink that'll work wonders for her pent up rage this evening--he responds to her text about dinner within minutes, and she leans back in her chair, trying to use the gratification of being highly desired fight off the feeling of unease forming a pit in her stomach.
It's fine. He can admittedly play the game better than her usual prey, but they both know how the hunt ends. ]