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“It’s not my place to say. I need to get going. I’m in no mood for your father’s hanger. But first, I need verbal confirmationthat you’re going to speak to Spencer today. I don’t care if it’s a simple ‘hello.’ We’re done with the silent treatment.Capisce?”

“And if I don’t?”

“Then I willensurethe café burns your bagel to a crisp.”

I smile into the phone. “You’re a cruel, calculating woman, Dawn.”

“Goodbye, Nathan.”

I spend the next thirty minutes catching up on emails from the day before. I insist on being CC’d on everything. I can’t keep up with the thousands of emails, but I do like receipts just in case. There’s nothing that needs my attention except the mention of an introductory meeting with Casey next month. I’m reminded of how shitty this situation is. The least I can do is subtly warn Finn about the spy my father planted in his grandfather’s business. I won’t be asking Casey for any information about Harvey and his business plans. I intend to play fair. After grabbing my cell from the silver bowl, I shoot a message to Finn.

Me

Hey. Sorry I missed you at the party. Dinner on me when you’re back?

Finn

Did you show?

Me

For a minute. How’s Greece?

Finn

Incredible. Have you been?

Me

No, not yet.

Elise had always wanted to go. I offered her a honeymoon there, but she said she’d rather make it into a family trip. Me, her, and Claire.Dammit.Why is she on my mind so heavily lately? I’d been doing okay for a while. Now, I see her everywhere. I nearly choked on my own spit when I saw Spencer holding her picture the other day. That’s it, isn’t it? This all got worse after the night I met Spencer.

Me

I owe Avery a birthday present and you both a wedding present. What are you into?

Finn

Easy. Matching Lambos. Don’t skimp on the upgrades.

Me

Hilarious.

Finn

Kidding. No presents. It’s just good to hear from you, man. You’ve been quiet.

Me

Yeah, been busy.

Finn’s a guy’s guy. He gets it. When a man says things are “busy,” it just as easily translates to “dark.”

Me

Saw you at the club though. You seem happy. Avery’s a doll. Looks like you got a good one.

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