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"Ella doesn’t seeirl It doesn’t surprise h on her list of priorities"

Felix sfriend He knew these kinds of events running too long rumpier than a toddler in need of a nap

"So is she cute?"

As expected, Abel’s face soured immediately "Don’t start with that shit This is business and--"

"I’ his hands up in front of hi with the trainers and staff"

One glance at Hector and Felix had his answer He was shaking his head

"Not a looker, huh?"

Abel turned to Hector with that ever-present scowl "She’s not ugly"

"I didn’t say she was ugly," Hector said "But she’s way too hu about?" Felix laughed "I grew up in East LA"

"Let me put to you this way," Hector explained "She’s no Athena or runway ly but justkind of"--Hector glanced around--"on the plain side She’s a typical Hispanic girl, no different frolanced around, reht consider his type

"Well, none of that ht?" Abel’s tone warned "She’s a hard worker, and Nellie said she has a lot of passion She’s exactly the kind of person ant involved with the gy with her"

"Whoa!" Felix said, atteuy I was just asking" He sirl with a lot of passion Probably has a real nice personality too" He winked at Hector "Gotcha So far it sounds like you got nothing to worry about with this one"

Abel rolled his eyes as Nellie walked up to them "Do you have a moment now, Felix?"

"For you? Always, sweetheart"