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Hi James,

Hope the launch week went well. Quick one from my side: invoice #214 for $1,850 was due on the 28th and I haven't seen it land yet. Could be it's just sitting in a queue somewhere.

Here's the link again in case it helps. No rush if it's already on its way.

Best,
Maya

Hi James,

Following up on invoice #214, now about ten days past due. I know how these things slip, especially after a busy launch.

Could you let me know when I can expect payment? If something is holding it up on your end, tell me and we'll sort it out.

Thanks,
Maya

Hi James,

Invoice #214 for $1,850 is now 18 days past due and I haven't heard back on my last note.

I'd like to get this resolved this week. Per the terms on the invoice, late payments may accrue interest from day 30, which I'd honestly prefer to avoid for both of us.

If full payment is difficult right now, I'm open to discussing a split. Just reply and we'll find a way.

Maya

Dear James,

Despite my reminders on June 1, June 8 and June 16, invoice #214 for $1,850 remains unpaid, now 30 days past the due date.

Please arrange payment within 7 days. If I don't receive payment or hear from you by then, I'll have to apply the late interest stated in our terms and consider further steps for recovery, which I would much rather not do.

I've valued working with you and I'd like to close this cleanly.

Regards,
Maya Torres