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Instead, I told Kendall, “It went exactly the way you’d expect.”

“I’m assuming that means, she lost her mind?”

“The Dalton Group won’t be working with Daisy. Ever again.”

Streaks of emotion shot across her face. “Dominick, I’m so sorry.”

“Baby, for what?” I reached across the space between us, grazing the back of her arm. “You’ve done nothing wrong. This is all on her.”

She was silent, staring at the pool, at the hills of homes across from mine. “I feel responsible for her actions. I mean, if it wasn’t for me, she wouldn’t be having these outbursts.” She glanced at me. “Which, I assume, was ugly?”

When I wouldn’t give her a confirmation, she looked away again, tucking her legs against her chest.

“Have you heard from her?”

She continued to look straight ahead when she replied, “No, but I’m sure it’s just a matter of time.” She sighed. “I don’t want this. I know you know that, but I still need to say it.” She wrapped her arms around her knees. “She had a crush on Presley Jordan, so she