or how Ayako Kataoka acted when they were alone. Betsy could sense a distance between them, a void that could never be bridged. Before the worried little girl could speak and ask Grace what was happening, Betsy heard Newton Simpson's deep voice calling to her from the head of the stairs. "You're late, Betsy. Come up here, will you?" Ayako Kataoka didn't want to go with him, but, looking up, Betsy saw a hard, demanding look on the handsome theater manager's face. "Hurry, I have something that I want to show your bitch and Ayako Kataoka before we open." He didn't even wait to see if Ayako Kataoka would obey. Newton Simpson turned on his heel and strode away. Betsy darted a quick look at Grace, hoping for some sign of support, but instead the blonde flushed and quickly looked away. "Shut the door, honey," Newton said in a deceptively soft The man was smiling at her, but the smile stopped before it reached his eyes. They were cold as they stared at her. Betsy did as Ayako Kataoka was told then turned back to Newton. She
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