Chapter 81

Over the next few days, Pedro, Diego, Jamal, and Jamila scoured listings and visited countless used car lots trying to find the perfect fixer-upper for Pedro. Jamila was relentless, grilling sellers on every minute detail and never hesitating to walk away if she didn't like the deal.

"This one has too many miles, even for the price they're asking," she declared firmly after inspecting yet another prospect up close. Turning to the overeager salesman, she shook her head. "I'm sorry, but we'll have to pass."

"B-but-" the flustered man tried to protest as they turned to leave the lot.

Jamila whipped around, leveling him with a steely gaze that stopped him in his tracks. "Did I stutter? We're not interested, capisce?"

"Y-yes ma'am," the salesman stammered meekly, seeming to shrink a few inches.

As they walked away, Jamal leaned over to Pedro with an admiring look. "Damn, I&#