Mrs. Calder was a mix of surprise and relief. "It's actually kind of nice. I never imagined our little one would argue, much less almost get into a scrap."
Mr. Calder, clearly peeved, tapped the table with a huff. "I'm right here. I'd love to see who thinks they can lay a finger on my baby."
"Alright, alright, don't let her sweet-talk you too much. I'm going to check on Anya, see what she's chatting about with Leo upstairs."
When Mrs. Calder got there, Anya had just finished sweet-talking and obediently said, "Okay, Chad, got it. Bye, Chad."
Hanging up, Mrs. Calder sat down with her. "Anya, what were you talking about with Leo?"
"Chad said he'd help me show them what's what, make them realize that only someone from the Cedillo family is good enough for me."
Mrs. Calder just sighed.
Once Leo had hung up, someone came out of the villa. "Leo, what are you up to? Hurry, it's almost over."
Leo looked at his phone and smiled, before heading back inside.
"Leo, who was on the phone? Almost cost you the game."
"My girlfriend. Someone upset her, and she came to me to vent." Leo said with a grin, settling on the couch with his laptop. "Quick victory this time. Remember our bet—if I win, you owe me a favor."
"You little schemer. Fine, a deal's a deal."
Leo stayed in the villa for the next couple of hours.
When he finally emerged, he stretched and said, "Remember, you owe me one. I'll call it in when I need."
"Leo, aren't you gonna eat?"
Seated in his car, Leo replied, "Nah, Ms. Anya's waiting for me to cheer her up. I'm heading straight over."
He didn't head home; he hit the highway straight away.
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