This name was really new. Umberto smiled as his indifferent eyes examined Mrs. Thorn.
Having checked her out before and knowing the kind of strange things she did, now seeing the old woman’s appearance, Umberto agreed even more with the saying that looks are born from the heart.
She looked quite old, her hair was dyed black, her face was full of wrinkles and she had a thin build that gave her a very uncomfortable feeling.
The old woman felt flustered by his gaze and did not realize that Umberto did not treat her with the slightest respect for the elderly.
-You’ve been dating my granddaughter for so long that I haven’t even met you,” Mrs. Espina said in a voice full of flattery.
Then she took out a bag and handed it to Umberto:
-I didn’t know what you like, so I brought some tea.
Umberto looked at the box of tea and felt very amused.
He had managed Grupo Santangel for so long, he must have known that the box of tea belonged to his own company.
This old lady had taken something from Grupo Santangel and given it to him, which really left Umberto speechless.
The old woman did not notice Umberto’s expression and continued:
-I tend to love Albina more, that’s why I came to see you today.
-Are you really Albina’s grandmother? -Umberto asked suddenly.
Mrs. Espina froze for a moment and hurried to say:
-Of course, her father, Juan, is my second son.
-Right? I’ve only heard her talk about her parents, but I’ve never heard her mention her grandmother, so how can I know if you’re impersonating her,” Umberto said lightly.
-How could I impersonate, I am his grandmother, I usually live with my eldest son’s family? -Mrs. Espina was anxious, she did not expect Umberto to question her identity.
-So, what proof do you have? -Umberto smiled.
He saw the phone hanging from the old woman’s neck and said:
-Do you have any photos with Albina, or pictures of her as a child, Facebook chat logs….. I forgot that you are old and maybe you don’t use it, so when was the last time you spoke, can I see your call logs?
Ms. Espina gasped at those words.
She had nothing, let alone a picture, she didn’t even have Albina’s phone number, let alone call records.
Seeing her stony expression, Umberto snorted:
-Didn’t you say you loved Albina the most? How come there’s nothing about her? I think you’re a liar and I’m going to have security send you to the police station.
Then I was ready to press the phone button in the upper right corner.
Mrs. Espina was confused, she didn’t want to be forced by the security guard again.
So she said directly:
-Umberto, I’m going to be honest, my relationship with Albina is not that good, but I really am Juan’s mother, I have pictures of him.
Mrs. Espina took her phone and searched for a long time, finally taking out a picture of Juan and handing it to Umberto.
Umberto looked nonchalantly at the photo, his voice laden with sarcasm:
-Tell me, why do you come here?
This was an acknowledgment of his identity.
The old woman breathed a sigh of relief and hastened to say:
-Although I have a half-relationship with Albina, I am also her grandmother. Since her parents have passed away, I am her only elder. If you want to marry her, you have to get my consent.
-Then how can I get you to agree? -Umberto asked with interest.
Seeing him ask this, the old woman made a satisfied face.
As expected, with Albina’s face, there was no man who didn’t like her, and even Umberto was delighted with her.
-My granddaughter is in good condition, pretty and elegant, and now she is a famous designer, the bride price can never be less, you have to give me? -the old woman said.
She looked down and thought for a long time, and then said:
-You have to give me 500. 000 euros!
-Only 500, 000 euros? How can they be worthy of Albina? -Umberto said.
The old woman’s mouth dropped open, her whole body froze and, after reacting, her heart was filled with ecstasy.
It seemed that her granddaughter was really worth a lot of money.
Mrs. Espina tried to control her joyful face and said:
-I’m afraid it’s not good to ask too much. Since you want to offer a little more, that’s fine. By the way, we also have to arrange a position for her older uncle in the company.
Before Umberto could say anything, the old woman continued:
-However, when the time comes, Albina is your wife, the older uncle of the young girl of Santangel Family, if the position is too low, it would not be right, right?
Santangel Group’s building was so big and the working environment was so nice, this was much better than the previous job.
The old lady was thinking especially well and was already looking forward to life afterwards.
Umberto tapped his finger on the table, pushing back the old woman’s thoughts.
He smiled and seemed kind, but his aura was strong and the sunlight poured down on him, making people afraid to look directly at him.
-Albina is the most and only woman I love in my life, to marry her, of course I will spare no money and give her only the best. I am willing to take 10 million euros as bride price -Umberto said.
Hearing these words, the old woman took a deep breath and her fingers could not help but tremble.
That was enough money to last them a lifetime.
This is not all, Umberto continued:
-The house and the car are not lacking, I have villas and properties in many places, if Albina likes it, it’s okay to put her name on them, there are also mansions abroad, she can have them all if she wants.
Mrs. Espina was trying to control herself not to faint, and was about to say a few words to praise Umberto. But she heard what he said next.
-Of course, I will deliver them to him personally. As for you and her older uncle’s family, you haven’t raised her a single day and you don’t have a good relationship with her, so I can’t give you those things. When we get married, if you want to come, I will prepare a banquet for you, but don’t think about anything else.
Mrs. Espina almost fainted when she heard this.
So many good things instantly had nothing to do with her.
The old woman seemed to have received a great blow and was unable to react for a long time, pointing at Umberto with a pale face and trembling fingers:
-You have deceived me, don’t you want to marry Albina anymore?
-Old lady, whether Albina marries me or not is up to her, you can’t make her decision, don’t try to scare me with this,” Umberto smiled.
-Besides, I’ve always remembered the things you did in the past. Albina’s father had just died and you threw her and her mother out. How can you have the nerve to use his name to get benefits from me for your eldest son,” Umberto continued.
“How can you know this.”
-Was it Albina who told you? Don’t listen to her nonsense… -Mrs. Espina tried to explain.
Umberto shook her hand, interrupting her words and suddenly said indifferently:
-You don’t know that Albina and I already got married four years ago, the first day I met her was the day you threw her out!
When the old woman heard this, she simply fainted.