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was sitting here—”
    â€œDean Paul’s show is about to be cancelled any minute,” Tilly cut in. “Which means I’m now the major breadwinner for this family. As if I need any additional pressure! Thank God my parents bought us this apartment. Otherwise, I don’t know what we’d do. Cantaloupe needs stability at this age. I couldn’t bear a move right now. Are you nervous about tomorrow?”
    Simone had scarcely thought about it. Her first official day to report to the set of The Beehive . All she really cared about was the regular income and the chance that maybe—just maybe—it would lead to some kind of lucrative long-termspokesmodel gig, even if it was with a budget retailer like Kohl’s that merchandised apparel in large sizes. “I haven’t really thought about it until now.”
    â€œPromise that you’ll call and tell me everything ,” Tilly insisted.“I want to know what she looks like without makeup. My guess is that she has bad skin like Cameron Diaz.”
    Simone rolled her eyes skyward and refilled her Chardonnay. She was Emma Ronson, Dean Paul’s most recent ex. As always,Tilly’s inquiry about Simone’s life really had everythingto do with Tilly.
    BEEP. The sound was precisely the exit opportunity that Simone needed. “Someone’s calling on the other line.”
    â€œOh, well, I can’t talk anyway. It’s time for Cantaloupe’s Japanese language lesson.”
    Simone tensed at the sight of UNKNOWN CALLER on her cellular display. She hesitated, then realized that it could be one of her credit card companies calling back with a change of heart, so she answered abruptly. “Hello?”
    There was no response. But in the background she heard what sounded like bar noise.
    â€œHello?”
    Still nothing. Finally, the line went dead.
    Tears sprang to Simone’s eyes as she slammed the phone shut. “Crazy son of a bitch!”
    It did not matter that she had changed her number six times in as many months. He always found a way to get to her.
    Damn Tommy Robb. Damn him to hell!

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    And you thought The View once had its share of dysfunctions. No set is in need of an on-the-premises therapistquite like that new show generatingoodles of honey buzz. One cohost was recently dumped by her ex. That ex is now dating another cohost, who is still smarting from her breakup with America’s prince. Another cohost is the new BFF of America’s prince. And still another cohost is BFF to America’s prince’s new wife. Got it? If not, start from the top and read again.

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    Sutton
    Three soft knocks rapped the dressing room door.
    â€œWhat is it?” Sutton snapped.
    Jay Lufkin poked his head inside. “They need you in hair and makeup.”
    Sutton glared at him. “Have them come to me. I’m not sitting in the same room with her.”
    Jay sighed. “You’re about to share a set with—”
    â€œThat’s something I have to do,” Sutton cut in. “Don’t get the two issues confused.Tell Joey and Olivia I’m ready wheneverthey are.” She turned her attention to the background material for today’s guests. “Are you serious about these Japanese twins?”
    â€œFaith Hill has a sinus infection,” Jay explained. “This is an eleventh-hour save.”
    Sutton gave him a withering look.
    â€œOkay, save may not be the right word. But ‘Bee in Our Bonnet’ is already running for two segments.We need them.”
    â€œGood-bye, Jay,” Sutton sang dismissively without so much as a glance upward.
    Mio and Mako Kometani were the identical twin daughtersof a billionaire industrialist father and celebrated in their country of origin for being crowned Miss Japan (Mio one year, Mako the very next) and successfully marketing a line of products ranging from noodles to bust