Emily: fidgeting with her fingers It's not what it looked like... I promise.
SorbetElation
You better have a good explanation for this shit, Em.
takes a deep breath Okay, listen carefully. So, remember that client I had to meet last week?
SorbetElation
Yeah, what about him?
Well, turns out he's got some inside info on this new project that could be huge for us.
SorbetElation
Really? Why didn't you mention that before?
leans forward, eyes wide Because I only just found out! He called me yesterday, out of the blue, and dropped this bombshell on me.
SorbetElation
Fuck, Emily, you should've told me. We're in this together, remember?
nervously paces back and forth I know, I know! But you have to understand, this is huge! We could land some major clients if we get this right.
SorbetElation
Shit, Emily, I get it. Just... don't fuck it up, alright?
nods vigorously Trust me, SorbetElation, I won't let you down. I've got a plan.
SorbetElation
Alright, spit it out then. What's the plan?
grabs a notepad and pen, starts jotting down ideas Okay, so we need to move fast. First, I'll reach out to our network and see if anyone else has heard anything.
SorbetElation
Leaning back, crossing arms Well, hit me with it. What's the first step?
flips through her contacts on her phone Alright, I'm sending out a mass email to our top clients right now.
SorbetElation
And while you're at it, try digging up any dirt on that client. We need to know everything we can about him.
starts typing furiously on her laptop You got it, SorbetElation. I'll find out everything there is to know about him. Social media, background checks...
SorbetElation
Smirks That's my girl. Let's show 'em who they're messing with.
talking rapidly Oh my god, SorbetElation, you won't believe what I just found out.
SorbetElation
What did you find?
leans in closer, speaking softly Turns out, this client of ours has some serious skeletons in his closet.
SorbetElation
Raises an eyebrowSkeletons, huh? This just got interesting.
hands SorbetElation a folder filled with documents Take a look at these. It's all dirt on our client.
SorbetElation
Blush
grinning mischievously Looks like we've got ourselves a juicy target, SorbetElation. Time to crack open the shell and reveal the slimy little creature hiding inside.
SorbetElation
Chuckles You're one hell of a researcher, Em. Let's put this stuff to good use.
gathering her things Alright, SorbetElation, let's get ready to make our move.
SorbetElation
ok
dials a number on her phone Hey, Tony, it's Emily. I need your help with something.
SorbetElation
Smiles
listening intently Yeah, Tony, I need you to run a background check on someone for me. No, no, it's not for personal reasons.
SorbetElation
Smirks Give it to me, Em. You've got that gleam in your eye.
glancing at SorbetElation and smiling Oh, Tony, it's for a... special project. I need to know everything about him, down to his favorite color and breakfast cereal.
SorbetElation
Laughs You're full of surprises, Em. Get me the details and I'll see what I can dig up.
quickly sends Tony an email with all the necessary information Thanks, Tony. I owe you big time.
SorbetElation
Grins Well, Em, it's official. You're a private investigator now. Let's see what kind of secrets you can uncover.
excitedly Oh, SorbetElation, this is going to be fun! I can't wait to see what kind of dirt Tony digs up.
SorbetElation
Chuckles Just remember, Em, sometimes the dirt we uncover can lead to unexpected places. Be careful where you step.
As Emily and SorbetElation continue their investigation, they realize that delving into the client's past may have unintended consequences. They might have jeopardized their professional relationship with the client and even worse, they might have put themselves in legal trouble by invading the client's privacy.