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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.

said, "So next time I'm here, can I just

business card from his pocket and handed it to Maurice and Nita. "It's

thank you," Nita

chef to

the restaurant entrance, they overheard the

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

glanced over in Effie's direction, and the second she saw

toward Effie. "So it's you! Did

Effie, looking as if she might tear her apart

in front of Effie.

her eyes never leaving Effie. Through clenched teeth, she spat, "Effie, are you crazy? Why do you always

ago, but you're

was the insane

not interested in

clearly didn't

have to compete with me in everything, always making my life difficult!. Remember last time I lined up for the new release and

to air her grievances otherwise,

she was useless

shot her a bored look.