Daisy Haites

Julian feels annoyed when Christian emerges from Daisy’s room covered in sweat. He hates that he and Daisy are sleeping together, as Christian’s brother Jonah is his best friend. However, he’s been working on his anger with this therapist. He invites Christian to his brunch with Jonah, Romeo’s brother Carmelo, BJ Ballentine, and Henry Ballentine. Daisy heads to class.

Over brunch, the boys get into a conversation about Magnolia Parks. She’s dated BJ on and off for years, but everyone is in love with her. The conversation then changes to a new art theft job.

Daisy does a load of laundry, one of her favorite hobbies. Julian built Daisy her “dream laundry room” a few years ago (22). While working, she thinks about the family business, her relationship with Julian, and her med program.

Magnolia Parks joins Christian and the boys at his house. Paili (the girl BJ cheated on Magnolia with) joins, too. Christian is distracted by Magnolia because he’s been in love with her ever since they fooled around during one of Magnolia and BJ’s separations. While the group watches a movie, Christian texts Daisy about meeting up. Christian likes Daisy but is convinced their relationship is casual. However, he’s glad when Magnolia sees the texts and acts jealous.

In the morning, Magnolia joins Christian in his room. She badgers him about who he’s slept with and who was the best person to have sex with. Christian feels torn because he still has feelings for Magnolia. In the kitchen afterwards, he winces seeing Magnolia and BJ together.

Julian studies the stolen art on his office walls while Daisy and Declan play darts. Julian knows Declan likes Daisy, but Daisy doesn’t like him back. He reflects on his sister’s childhood and how few women she’s had in her life. Their mom was hard on Daisy. After her death, Daisy only had Delina Bambrilla (Romeo’s mom) and Rebecca Barnes (Christian’s mom) to look up to.

Killian Tiller, the NCA detective investigating Julian, arrives. Julian is annoyed, particularly when he starts flirting with Daisy. She flirts back to distract Tiller.

Daisy remembers the birthday she spent with Christian a few months prior. Christian surprised her with a bouquet of flowers and a driving lesson. When they stopped the car, he pulled Daisy onto his lap. They laughed, joked, and flirted.

Julian calls Daisy into his office to treat Carmelo’s wound. While she works, Julian notices how she keeps glancing over at Romeo, who’s there supporting Carmelo. He feels bad that Daisy and Romeo are still hurting. (Four years prior, Julian split them up and sent Romeo to the States. He was angry that they were together when Daisy was underage and that Romeo cheated on Daisy.)

Daisy remembers the day she found Romeo in bed with Tavie Jukes. Not long later, he disappeared to New York. Daisy was hurt, but still loves Romeo. They’ve been best friends since childhood, as their families work together.

In the kitchen, Daisy and Romeo briefly catch up. Romeo says he left New York and returned to London to escape a bad relationship. He asks about her love life, but she withholds the details. She pulls away when Romeo suggests they try again. He gets upset when he deduces that she’s sleeping with Christian. Daisy wants to be with Christian, but agrees to have lunch with Romeo because Christian doesn’t reciprocate her feelings.

At Christian’s club, he plays video games with Henry and BJ. They joke with each other about their sex lives. Thinking of Magnolia, Christian toys with the heart-shaped necklace she gave him years prior. Henry teases Christian about Daisy, who Christian insists isn’t his girlfriend. Her appearance interrupts their conversation. She orders a drink at the bar, flirting with the bartender, Matt. Christian gets jealous and inserts himself. He then takes her home so they can have sex.

A few weeks later, Daisy and Christian are sleeping together more regularly. At Christian’s one night, Daisy helps Christian change a lightbulb. Afterwards, they watch a movie, cuddle, and talk. While studying each other’s faces, Daisy feels hopeful that Christian might like her.

Julian reflects on his life of crime. He loves being a crime boss, dealing arms, and controlling the produce, contraband, and art trade in the British Isles. Then one day, a man named Eamon Brown approaches him about a job. He wants Julian to steal Adam and Eve by Gustav Klimt. He offers a good price. Julian is skeptical but hopeful.

Most mornings after Christian and Daisy spend the night together, Christian takes Daisy out for breakfast. He’s never done this with other girls, but “Daisy’s different” (79). Over food one morning, Tiller appears and interrupts them. Christian feels annoyed by Tiller’s interest in Daisy. After Tiller leaves, Christian and Daisy discuss birth control, condoms, and sexual health. Annoyed by Christian’s questions, Daisy reminds him of how many women he’s slept with.

Daisy runs into Romeo on campus after class. While walking, they talk about the past and what happened between them. Romeo interrogates Daisy about who she’s been with since they broke up. Daisy pushes back. She remembers how their relationship used to be, but realizes it isn’t the same now—especially because she has feelings for Christian.

Julian and Daisy have dinner with the Bambrillas. Julian recalls all the time Daisy spent with their family after their parents died. Delina has been especially important to Daisy. She welcomes the siblings and serves them dinner.

Christian takes Daisy to Holland Park Café one morning. She notices how sweet he is to her. Magnolia’s appearance interrupts her thoughts. They all chat, but Daisy feels frustrated and upset. She knows something happened between her and Christian and can’t help feeling jealous. Frustrated, she abruptly leaves the café. Christian chases after her. Daisy considers calling him out, but decides against it. On the street, she recalls a party she attended a few months prior. After Christian passionately kissed her in front of Magnolia, Daisy asked BJ about their history. She learned that Christian and Magnolia were briefly together three years prior. Daisy now understands that seeing Magnolia and BJ together is painful for Christian.

Over dinner with the boys and Magnolia, Christian remembers his sister Rem’s death. His parents’ marriage fell apart afterwards. He also remembers BJ catching him with Magnolia. Then his mind flits to Daisy. He dismisses these thoughts to focus on dinner, turning his attention to Magnolia. Christian has always known Magnolia will always love BJ first, but he still feels upset seeing them together. He remembers the time they spent together and his intense feelings for her. Magnolia leans over and asks him to hook up later, interrupting Christian’s thoughts. He ignores her and texts Daisy instead. He’s upset when she reveals she’s with a friend. Henry notices Christian’s bad mood and teases him about liking Daisy.