Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Nita nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, yes, I really do like her!"

Maurice said, "If you'd told me sooner you liked Samantha, I could've gotten you her autograph. We were in the same production a while back—I could've just asked her for a signed photo."

He didn't sound thrilled about it, though. Those autographs were supposed to be

for Lyman.

That's when Angelo finally noticed Maurice.

"I know you," Angelo said, eyeing Maurice.

Maurice looked back at him, a flicker of uncertainty in his gaze. Did Angelo really know him? Maurice was sure they'd never met before.

Angelo explained, "I'm Samantha's... nutritionist. I was with her abroad for a while -I took care of her meals."

Recognition dawned on Maurice. "That was you? I remember thinking the food the nutritionist made was amazing—and it was all low-calorie! Seriously impressive. I had no idea it was you."

Angelo smiled and extended a hand. "Thanks for the compliment.”

He genuinely liked being praised for his cooking.

next time I'm here, can I just call you up for dinner?" Angelo grinned.

from his pocket and handed

really, thank you," Nita

such a talented chef to be so down

entrance, they overheard the

Bagnold, the private room guests are leaving. You can head in

Effie's direction, and the

"So it's you!

Effie, looking as if she might tear

in front of

her eyes never leaving Effie. Through clenched teeth, she spat, "Effie, are you

but you're

like Suzan was the insane one. Since when was she

just a coincidence. I'm not interested

didn't buy

time I lined up for the new release and someone came to pick a fight with

chance to air her grievances otherwise, Teresa

was useless

her a bored look.