Lust For Me, Daddy's Good Girl novel Chapter 37

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Watch your mouths before I hit you myself

Violet

I was just about to tell Penelope to stop talking nonsense when the bell above the restaurant door chimed.

I turned my head slightly and sighed the moment I recognized them, they were two of my coworkers from the store. They wore the same uniform as me, a black button–ups tucked into fitted slacks, with the store pin shining on their collars.

One of them, Mia, wrinkled her nose when her gaze landed on me. “She’s still eating and chatting when she’s supposed to be working. God, she’s so annoying.”

Her friend, Lacey, snorted. “Give her a break. I mean, it’s the only time someone actually talks to her.”

I looked at them indifferently. I’d known for a while now that my co–workers didn’t like me. They didn’t even try to hide it. Maybe it was because our manager praised me too much, or because I actually followed the rules while they did whatever they wanted. I didn’t care enough to figure it out. It wasn’t worth the energy.

I focused on Penelope again, ready to ignore them like always, when I heard one of them hiss, “I know, right? Nobody would want to talk to a bitch like that.”

The straw between Penelope’s teeth snapped in half.

She slammed her hands on the table so hard the ketchup bottle jumped. “That’s it. I’ve had enough of this bullshit.”

I scrambled to my feet. “Penelope, don’t do anything.”

“Why can’t I do anything?” she barked, eyes blazing. “When these two ugly rats won’t shut their mouths?”

My lips twitched. Rats?

Mia’s jaw dropped, her cheeks reddening with fury. “Rats? Who the hell do you think you’re talking to?”

“Did you hear me stutter? You should be grateful you’re Violet’s coworker, because if you weren’t, I would’ve already rearranged that disaster you call a face.” Her hands clenched at her sides, like she was just one second away from actually doing it

“You better shut your mouth, slut,” Lacey spat, stepping forward. “Do you really think you can intimidate me with that fake bad girl look? You’re nothing but a pretty face who’d sell herself to the highest bidder.”

Penelope opened her mouth to fire back, but I stepped in front of her.

I turned to them, voice low. “Watch your mouths before I hit you myself.”

Lacey blinked. “What?”

I held their gaze. “The only reason I’ve kept to myself is because I want to live a peaceful life. But don’t mistake that for weakness. Say whatever you want about me, I honestly don’t care about whatever childish nonsense that comes out of your mouths. But if you insult my friend again we’ll have a real problem.”

Mia stepped closer. “Who do you think you are, Violet?”

“Someone who knows all the things you do behind the manager’s back.”

I didn’t miss the way her expression faltered, nor how Lace flinched beside her.

“If I were to tell him, I wonder what he’d do. Because we both know he’d believe someone like me over people who steal and don’t even do their jobs right.”

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Mia bit her lip, eyes flickering with panic for a second before she masked it with a scowl. They hadn’t expected me to talk back, no one ever does.

Mia scoffed. “Let’s just go to another restaurant. I can’t stand being here anymore.”

She turned around stiffly and walked out, Lacey tailing her

Once the door shut behind them, I turned to Penelope, ready to apologize for what happened. “You didn’t need to hear that, I’m sor-”

Her hand was pressed to her chest, eyes wide and dramatic ‘Oh my god.”

I frowned. “Hey, what’s wrong? Are you okay?”

“I think I just fell in love with you.”

“What?”

“You are so cool. Should I just break up with Kai and be with you instead? We’d make an awesome couple. I’d take such good care of you.”

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I rolled my eyes. “You should really start heading back. My break’s almost over.”

She pouted. “I’m serious, though. I’m a very passionate lover.”

I shook my head, laughing quietly as I paid for our food. She didn’t even argue this time, though her mouth twitched like she wanted to. But we’d already had the conversation, I told her to treat me like a regular person, and not to make a fuss about me paying for things.

We stepped outside.

“You should go meet that boyfriend of yours,” I said, nudging her playfully. “He’s probably already bored stiff at his dad’s company.”

She grinned. “Alright, alright. I’ll go. But hey, you know I’ll support you no matter what, right? Whatever you choose to do in the end, Kai and I have your back.”

I nodded and hugged her tightly. “I know. Thank you, Pen.‘

We let go, and with a quick wave, Penelope turned to leave.

I watched her go, took a deep breath, fixed my uniform, and walked back inside the store.

Two more hours passed before the shift finally ended. My entire body ached as I tried to stretch the tension out of my shoulders, rolling them back with a sigh. My feet were sore. Today had been a long day.

I pushed open the locker room door and pulled out my duffel bag, swapping my work uniform for a pair of jeans and a simple shirt. I tied my hair into a quick bun.

After making sure I had everything, I zipped up the bag and stepped out of the changing room into the back hallway,

Edward, the manager, was there, talking to Mia in his usual stern voice. He stood tall and composed, with neat glasses and that serious expression of his. He wasn’t exactly handsome, but there was something about him that made most of the workers blush when he spoke or even looked at them.

I stopped for a moment when he looked up and saw me.

“Violet,” he said, smiling lightly.

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Mia turned too, her expression darkening instantly, like she wanted to toss a tray at my face. I barely looked at her.

“I’m on my way out, sir,” I said.

“Hold on a second.” He said, then turned back to Mia. “Don’t slack off next time, I won’t be giving another warning after this.”

“I’m sorry, sir,” she mumbled, eyes on the ground. “I’ll do better next time.”

“You should, it would help if you learned from Violet.”

Her fists clenched, but she nodded. “Yes, sir.”

“You may go.”

Mia didn’t say anything else. She turned around quickly, storming toward the door. Lacey, already waiting, leaned toward her with a whisper I couldn’t catch. Mia didn’t answer, she just kept walking. After they disappeared, Edward walked over to me.

“You’re leaving already?” he asked.

I nodded. “Yes, Mr. Edward.”

He smiled again. “One of the customers came to the front desk earlier, she said you helped her find her kid. She wanted me to thank you.‘

Oh, that little boy who hid behind the display racks.

“It’s nothing,” I said, brushing off Edward’s words with a polite smile.

“Still, I’m glad. At least I have one dependable person here

“Thank you, sir. I’ll see you tomorrow then.”

“Of course. You should go. Don’t let me keep you waiting. Be careful on your way home.”

“Thank you, sir.”

I turned and pushed the glass door open, stepping into the night.

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