FULL NOVELXO Novel Chapter 107
Chapter 107
Mia’s smile was soft as she said, “There you go calling me your kitten again.” There was no accusation in her tone, just a hint of sweetness.
Leo shot her an annoyed glance.
At school, Leo and Jade discussed a lot about Mia and Andre
“Oh my gosh, is it true? Mia has found true love after marriage?”
Looking at Mia grinning like an idiot while daydreaming, they both nodded, “It’s true.”
Jade sighed, “She was single for 20 years, but managed to find true love after marriage. That’s some serious divine intervention”
Leo said, “I wish God would intervene for me too, and send Andre and her off to Maplewood Estates already. I can’t stand them at home”
Jade replied, “Well, you’re a guy, so you won’t get divine intervention. You’ll have to fend for yourself.”
In class, Mia’s mind wandered to her husband while listening to the boring lecture.
And then, she started giggling.
Jade and Leo exchanged looks and shook their heads, “Even sitting this far, I can feel the lovey–dovey vibes coming from her.”
At Cedillo Inc., CEO’s office.
Austin, who had been criticized yesterday, came to the CEO’s office again, this time presenting his new data with trembling hands. His heart hung in the. air as Andre reviewed it.
Andre noticed that the data was finally correct. Just one glance from him yesterday had Austin scared out of his wits..
Andre asked, “I hear there’s been trouble at home. What’s your plan?”
Austin looked up in surprise at his boss, who seemed concerned about his personal life.
Andre’s gaze wasn’t as stern as it had been yesterday, but rather had a hint of caring enquiry.
Aware that his personal issues were known in the company, Austin said, “Sir, I won’t let my personal issues affect my work. Please give me another chance.”
If he lost his job again, it would be the end of the world for him.
Andre took a deep breath. Had he been too harsh before and made his subordinates so scared?
He said, “I won’t fire you. If I give you a week off, can you sort out your home issues?”
“Sir.” Austin looked at Andre. A week off? That sounded like he was being fired.
Andre thought to himself that when he’s being nice, his subordinates seemed more scared of him.
He coughed twice, instantly reverting to his usual cold demeanor, and said to Austin sternly. “Sort out your home issues within a week. We’ll find someone capable who can cover for you temporarily. If you bring personal issues to work after a week, resign.”
Austin replied, “Yes, yes, thank you, sir.” Seeing Andre back to normal, he felt relieved and grateful.
“You don’t need to thank me. It was my wife’s idea.”
“Wife?” Austin was puzzled. He’d never met Andre’s wife. How did she know about his issues?
Andre thought of the playful girl, “The young girl you met yesterday, the one who was messing around, isn’t my niece. She’s my wife, Mia”
Austin exclaimed in surprise, “Ah” He’d thought that girl was Andre’s niece!
So, this was the legendary Mrs. Cedillo.
“Thank you, thank you!”
As Austin thanked him and was about to leave by taking the elevator, Alice appeared.
“Alice, any instructions?” Austin asked politely.
Alice replied, “As per the CEO’s instructions, I’ve transferred 100,000 dollars to your bank account. Austin, don’t let the CEO down.”
Austin was taken aback. The CEO had given him time off and even transferred money to show his concern.
Grateful, all he could do was express his gratitude, “Thank you.”
Just as Mia had predicted, Andre had won everyone’s respect in the company with that incident.
Noah mentioned the hot topic at lunch, “Sir, we all feel very fortunate and honored to be part of Cedillo Inc.”
Andre said, “Tell everyone, that was my wife’s idea, not mine.”
Noah replied, “Sir, your words when signing the contract with Richard Co. have piqued the whole Havenbrook business community’s interest in your wife. People are already investigating her in secret. If the employees find out how kind she is, the next time she comes, I’m afraid the whole company will
come to see her.”
It had been two days since he had signed the agreement with Richard Co. Austin had also been gone for two days.
After the signing, the chairman of Richard Co. had thanked Andre profusely. Andre had simply said, “According to my personality, I would never cooperate with someone who can’t manage their company. You should thank my wife. It’s her who gave you this opportunity. You should seize it.”
Ever since then, Andre’s wife had become a sensation.
He asked coldly. “Who’s asking about Mia?”
Noah replied, “Several companies. They probably want to collaborate with us next quarter, so they’re trying to curry favor with Mrs. Cedillo.”
Andre said, “Note their names and refuse to cooperate with them. Tell everyone that if anyone bothers her, they’ll pay the price”
Noah said, “Yes.”
Noah thought to himself, “So this is what the boss is like after marriage. He wants the world to know how good his wife is, but doesn’t want anyone to bother her.”
Mia was oblivious to her husband’s thoughts. She was still as rebellious as ever.
She hadn’t been feeling well the past few days. Andre had warned her not to eat or drink anything cold, but she couldn’t resist the temptation.
After dinner, she “wandered” to the refrigerator.
She looked left, right, up, and down no one was around, the perfect opportunity to sneak some ice cream.
She quietly opened the fridge and slowly reached her hand in.
A cough came from behind her. Recognizing the familiar voice, Mia’s face fell instantly.
“Honey-”
Andre looked at the ice cream in her hand, his eyes telling her to put it back.
Mia glanced at the fridge, then at the ice cream, and whined, “I just want a bite”
“Put it back.”
His eyes were full of resolve, leaving no room for negotiation.
Reluctantly, Mia put the ice cream back in the fridge.
Leo, who loved a good scene, chuckled, “Mia, don’t be scared, fight him!”
Andre lifted his leg and delivered a swift kick to Leo’s butt. “What did you say?”
Leo rubbed his bum. He crawled along the wall like a wounded bird, trying to get away from the unpredictable Andre
Mia couldn’t believe her husband would resort to violence. She breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank goodness I put the ice cream back, or I might have been next,” she thought to herself.
“Go upstairs, take a shower, and then go to bed.” Andre told her.
Mia obediently trudged upstairs.
At night, she craved ice cream again.
She even pretended to have a terrible stomachache. As Andre frantically searched for painkillers, she said, “If I have just one ice cream, my stomach will stop hurting.”
Andre was having none of it and said, “Then keep having a stomachache.”