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High-profile murder inKensington.
Paula
Defendant specifically requested you to represent them.
Paula
Serious media coverage. He can pay the big bucks.
Her message was followed by numerous bags of money emojis. When Paula was excited, she couldn’t type one long message; she had to do it insmall parts.
Paula
Look at the BBC News app.
I opened the app. The first news story read—Millionaire businessman accused of murdering his ex-wife’s new boyfriend—It pricked my interest instantly.
Holly
Interesting. Why doeshe want me?
Requests for my representation increased the longer my winning streak prevailed. A high-profile case meant exposure, which meant higher fees and unlimited resources.
Paula
I have no idea. It’s not like you’re any goodat your job.
Paula added three laughing emojis.
Holly
Funny. Will you set up a meeting with him and gather all the relevant information ASAP? I can review the case as soon as I receive it and set up an appointmentafter that.
I liked to move quick. Clients didn’t have time to wait.
Paula
Already done. I’m speaking with him atnoon today.
I noted the time, it must’ve been 5 a.m. in London.
Holly
Perfect. Early riser today? Did you piss yourself?
In my absence she had no choice but to get up early, and I know she hated me for it.
Paula
Yes, you do that with old age. That, and the lawyer I work with has taken herself halfway across the world and I’m left to deal with her shit.
A poop shaped emoji followed.
Holly
She sounds terrible.
I joked.
