Tech mogul Bill Gates said he never visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island, where some of the late financier’s sex crimes were committed. But the emails show that over a four-year period, Epstein made a concerted effort to lure her and her family members to the Caribbean destination.This correspondence reflects an enduring friendship between Epstein and Gates’s chief science advisor, Boris Nikolic, that extended far beyond business and philanthropy to include exchanges of nude photography, notes on the attractiveness of women, and discussions with him on Gates’ priorities and prospects. The emails, part of a trove of Justice Department records, show that Nikolic, who worked at Gates’ venture firm, acted as Gates’s proxy, often coordinating meetings between the Microsoft Corp. co-founder and Epstein, and sometimes discussing Epstein’s ability to connect Gates with associates.Gates has worked to downplay his ties to the convicted sex offender since their affair came to light in 2019. Nikolic did not respond to requests for comment. In 2019, Nikolic was listed as the backup executor of Epstein’s will – which he said at the time he was “shocked” to be a part of. Several email threads between 2011 and 2014 demonstrate Epstein’s efforts to lure Gates to his private island through Nikolic. In December 2014, Epstein wrote directly to Gates.“Many interesting people come to the island during the holidays. Of course you and your family are welcome. Eva, Kathy Rumler. Women with whom Melinda can relax.” Ruemmler recently said she would resign as Goldman Sachs Group’s top lawyer over her ties to Epstein.Bill Gates said he never spoke to any of Epstein’s victims. A spokesperson said, “Gates was not aware of the correspondence between Nikolic and Epstein.” Publicly, Gates and Nikolic no longer have a relationship.The documents provide fresh information about the type of conversations that took place in Gates’ circle a decade ago. The emails detail explicit daily conversations between Nikolic and Epstein, ranging from Nikolic requesting “nude or semi-nude” photos of “hot girls” on the island to discussing massages with “happy endings.”In an October 2011 email where Epstein tells Nikolic, “Happy birthday Bill,” Nikolic replies, “I forwarded him your email and told him we’re sending him a big cake with strippers on it,” possibly misspelling the word “strippers.” It is unknown to what extent Gates was aware of the negotiations. A foundation employee told Epstein in an email that Gates avoided communicating directly with Melinda Gates because of her discomfort.