In the car, Andre spoke softly to his petite wife, "Mia, those four are just here to watch me make a fool of myself. Tonight, when we get back, you can vent all you want, but in front of them, can you save a bit of face for your husband?" After all, Andre was used to being the proud one in front of those four.
Mia spread out her small hands, "A cameo, hot for just 3 minutes; a special guest, responsible for only 5 minutes; a supporting role, with an unpredictable ending; the leading lady, ending in a joyous reunion. Husband, you decide."
Andre immediately called Noah, "Transfer another $521,000 to your sister-in-law's account." After hanging up, Andre still held the phone, looking at his wife, wondering if this amount of money would be enough to engage Mrs. Cedillo for her stellar performance!
Mrs. Cedillo reluctantly nodded, "Alright, then." After all, he was her husband, and it was only fair to give him some face, especially since she had also asked for quite a few treats today.
Noah, risking his neck, asked, "Boss, did you not appease her? Or did you offend her again?"
Andre replied, "It’s the leading lady’s appearance fee."
Noah was puzzled, utterly confused.
End of call.
Mia, holding her chubby son, started happily counting the money received.
Noah sent a message to his superior, "Boss, should we congratulate the madam on becoming the richest woman?"
Andre texted back, "No need."
Otherwise, his wife's appearance fee might go even higher in the future.
Upon arriving at the Cedillo residence, Mia got out of the car, dragging her little 'tiger' along.
In the living room, Mars coughed awkwardly, signaling to everyone that the show was about to begin.
Just before entering the house, Andre couldn't help but pull his little wife aside, "Mia, was the money enough?"
Mia, holding their chubby little son, frowned, "Husband, do you really not trust me?"
Mia shook off her husband's hand and went inside first with the child. Andre followed closely, carrying several shopping bags in as well.
Upon Mia's arrival in the living room, everyone immediately stood up.
Molly, munching on a banana, leaned against Chad and whispered, "Chad, do you think our Andre will fall from grace?"
Chad confidently said, "No."
Molly grabbed another banana, handing it to Chad, "Chad, peel it for me, I want another."
The Cedillo family was smart not to compete for Henry's attention the first time he came back.
Because the four brothers' hands all reached out towards the chubby little one, Henry cleverly wrapped his arms tightly around his mother's neck, not daring to let these would-be kidnapper godfathers take him away.
"Andre is back?"
"What did he do?"
"Yo, what are those gift bags for? Looks like he bought a lot of good stuff, must be to apologize, right?"
The four, chattering away, took the child from them, their gazes darting between the couple.
A deal's a deal when money is received.
Mia's eyes twinkled as she looked at the men.
Suddenly, she turned around, went to her husband, and pushed the chubby little one into his arms, speaking in a playful voice, "Husband, you've worked hard. I'll go make some tea for you guys."
Andre: "……"
Everyone looked puzzled at Mrs. Cedillo, including the Cedillos themselves.
Wasn't she crying and making a scene just yesterday? And now they've made up?
Seeing the new bracelet on her wrist, the Cedillos seemed to understand something.
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