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“You know, just because the boss has a soft spot for you doesn’t et aith it”

There was silence, then he turned to look at her “You threatening to tattle on irlie?”

She shtit on my own”

“That so?”

“It is so And you knohat? I a what you want Fro to bake each day, and I work the times I want to work”

“I’e of the kitchen”

“You are But unless you want to take over doing the desserts then you’re going to give h on your plate, excuse the pun You take care of your part, I’ll do h?”

He watched her carefully “I don’t want youme a bad name”

“News flash, your reputation is already shit”

He waggled a finger at her “Pretty sure Saxon doesn’t want you swearing”

“You threatening to tattle on me?”

She thought for sure he was going to tell her to get lost then he broke into a grin “Was starting to think you didn’t have a backbone Fine, you do what you have to, and I won’t interfere so long as you hold up your share of the work”

She straightened her shoulders “I’m not afraid of hard work”

“No, being with Saxon, I guess you’re used to that” With a laugh, he turned back to his pot and ignored her She blew out a breath in relief One battle down And she felt lighter She just had to get through these next few days and then Joel would be ho could return to normal

She couldn’t wait