Page 170 of Blue Collar Babes

“Internet. I went out and met with him. His name is Mickey.”

“You met with him?”

Beckett’s voice is getting louder…

“Yes, sir. I brought him some homemade muffins, and he offered it to me for half the price he told you…”

The guys giggle like little schoolgirls in the back, and Beckett turns bright red.

“How did he know about me, Madilyn?”

“I told him who I worked for, of course. So you want the emblem or not?”

He shakes his head and sighs. “Fine. Yes. Now just… go to your desk. Or whatever.”

I stand there, unsure of what to make of this entire interaction.

I did my job… right? Is he upset that I actually got the part? Isn’t that why they gave this task to me?

Beckett looks over at me and frowns. “Why are you still standing here?”

“Did I do something wrong?”

“What? No?”

I shrug. “So, why are you so upset with me?”

Beckett sighs, walking over to grab my arm and pull me inside my office.

“I’m… I’m not upset. I just don’t understand how Mickey just sold that to you.”

“I was nice.”

He scowls at me. “Are you saying I’m not nice?”

I laugh as I sit down at my desk and turn my computer on. “I’m just saying you catch more flies with honey rather than vinegar.”

“I guess you’re right.”

Smiling, I look up at Beckett. “I’m here to work for you. So use me. Use my sweet demeanor to get deals for parts and cars. But I will not stay if you continue to get this.. jealous rage when I’ve done my job.”

He huffs, but there’s a slight smile on his face. “Deal. Now get back to work.”

Laughing, he walks out of the room, and I check emails, voicemails, and messages.

A few minutes later, the other guys from the shop come into my office. The one guy, Connor, sits down in the chair across from me.

“Don’t worry, Mads. Beckett is just a big old grouch. Don’t let him get to you.”

The other guys nod in agreement.

“We talked it out. It’s all good now.”

“Good! So come out with us on Friday night.”

“Where?”

Connor grins. “The Fat Lamb! Best bar around.”

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