hapter 0045 Chapter 0045 Serenas POV Girl , your video is blowing up ! Stevies text flashes on my screen . That story is insane . Youve got to spill whos the ex from hell ? Its been barely two days since I posted my first storytline video , but it already has over 200K views and 50K likes . Im shocked that it went viral so quickdy . Come to the shop later , Ill spill the details . Cant talk right now , its really busy today , I text back . The shop is busier than usual today , and I cant help but wonder if its because of the viral storytime video ! posted . As Im helping a customer find the perfect piece of jewelry , a woman approaches me with a sharp tone . Are you the owner of this shop ? I need to talk to you , she demands rudely . Im currently assisting someone , but Ill be with you as soon as Im finished , I reply , trying to keep my tone polite and professional . Im amazed by the sense of entitlement this woman has . Its the first time Ive ever had to deal with a potential customer acting like this . But then again , I guess theres always a first time for everything She doesnt even let me finish . Cutting me off , she accuses , How dare you drag my daughter in one of your TikTok videos ? Instantly , I piece it together this must be Doris mother . I respond calmly , making it clear that I havent wronged her daughter . I didnt drag anyone , Maam . I made sure not to mention any names , neither your daughters nor my ex boyfriends . But she just laughs , a mocking sound that grates on my nerves . What else should I expect from someone who makes and sells tacky jewelry ? The customer Ive been helping cant hold back anymore and jumps in , clearly annoyed . Excuse me ? If you dont appreciate the jewelry here , maybe you should stick to luxury stores . Seems like thats more your speed , you snotty bitch ! Everyone in the shop tries to hold back their laughter when they hear the customers retort . They pretend to be busy browsing or looking at their phones , but its clear theyre all listening . The rude lady glances around , and her face turns red with embarrassment as she realizes shes become the center of attention for all the wrong reasons . Oh , you want to go there , huh ? the lady smirks , shaking off her embarrassment with a sneer . Alright , Ill sue you for defamation then . Better start saving for a good lawyer . But looking around this little shop , it seems like youll be scraping pennies to afford one . I cant help but feel a mix of frustration and disbelief . Go ahead , I say , my patience wearing thin . But this little shop and its tacky jewelry have a loyal community who appreciate what we do here . And about affording a lawyer ? Dont you worry about me . Ill manage . Oh , and good luck finding the evidence to back up your lawsuit , huh ? I add , trying to highlight the absurdity of her threat . She huffs , barely containing her disdain . I dont need to win . I just want to make this difficult for you . Her words are veiled , but the intention is clear . Shes hoping to drag me through a legal mess , not necessarily to win , but to make me bleed money and stress over it . I understand then ; its not about justice for her- its about revenge . 1/2 Chapter 0045 +25 BONUS Just as Im gearing up to ask this woman to leave , a familiar voice cuts through the tension . Leave her alone , Patty . This is not the place to make a scene . I whip around to see where its coming from . Theres Bill , standing not too far off , his arms crossed like he means business . Lover his chest Hes staring down the woman whos been making my day harder . Bill looks like hes ready to step in and handle the situation , which is the last thing I expected to happen today . Its weird seeing him stand up for me, especially with everything thats gone on . 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