"Managing finances will definitely force a person to manage their time flawlessly, I'll agree." Silas doesn't even balance his own checkbook. He could, but he doesn't. That's what he has a personal accountant for. "Your job is similar with the Spades, is it not?"

As for the cufflinks, well. Her opinion solidifies his decision, and he nods to the clerk, following her back to a register so that he can pay for them. "I'm inclined to agree, and they'll work beautifully with whatever masterpiece my tailor works up for me. You've got great eyes, Zoë." ...He means it both ways, actually.