Albina was stunned, Umberto’s mother took her away before she could say a word to Umberto.
Umberto thought something serious had happened, so he followed them. He wanted to go upstairs and take a look, but his father stopped him.
He adjusted the tie on his body and looked at his son with a smile.
-Don’t worry, when your mother said she was in a hurry, she only meant her hobbies. After all these years, you still don’t know her?
Umberto sighed in relief.
His father turned around twice, but his son didn’t even glance at him.
-Umberto, don’t you have anything to tell me? -he said dissatisfied.
Umberto was called suddenly and looked at him strangely.
-What?
His father gritted his teeth and pointed to the suit on his body.
-Clothing, made by Albina.
Only then, Umberto noticed that he had changed clothes. He narrowed his eyes and looked him up and down.
-Albina is really good at designing clothes. That garment is really good.
The father looked at him full of expectation.
However, Umberto did not continue talking. After he finished his eulogy, he walked over to Grandfather and sat down next to him on the sofa.
Umberto’s father was furious.
When Senor Santangel saw this scene, he smiled and said:
-Albina has good craftsmanship, she even managed to make you look good.
The father fell silent.
It was better that he did not speak.
Neither the grandfather nor the grandson praised him, but Alonso cheered loudly and praised him:
-You look like the noble knight of old, gentle and elegant.
Only then the father smiled and happily touched the vest on his body.
-In fact, I think so too.
Above all, what Albina made him was a suit, an inner and an outer shirt, a vest, a coat and pants. He had two more pieces than the old man.
Seeing her look of joy, the old man snorted coldly, didn’t even bother to look at him, and muttered:
-Look how stupid he is, with a smiling face like that of an idiot. It would be a shame to say he’s my son.
Alonso silently filled his teacup and thought:
“The way you appeared in front of those old friends a moment ago was exactly the same as your son. No one should criticize anyone.”
Umberto was thinking about Jaime’s business. Before checking, he chose to ask the old man. After all, the elder was still the most powerful person in the Santangel family at that time, so he should pay attention to the Seco family’s affairs.
He told the old man about Albina’s discovery and his own conjectures, and asked him:
-Grandfather, how much do you know about what happened back then? Is it really the same as I think?
When Umberto said the first sentence, Grandpa became serious.
-I really didn’t think much about it before. Mr. Dry is cautious and suspicious, he shouldn’t make a mistake with something so big. But when you mention it like that, I really think something is wrong. But I never heard that the Seco family did a DNA test. I’m afraid Jaime brought other solid evidence when he returned, so Mr. Seco dropped his suspicions and quickly admitted his identity.
Mr. Santangel recalled that it only took three days from Jaime’s return to the recognition of his identity, in that time, Mr. Seco should be sure of everything.
When the two were arguing, Umberto’s father also put aside his jokes and sat to the side with a serious expression.
Overhearing the discussion, he added:
-I remember that eight years passed since Mr. Seco’s oldest son left the family and Jaime brought the news of his father’s death. By then, Jaime was eight years old. That is, when the couple eloped, was the woman already pregnant?
When Umberto’s father said this, there was disbelief in his eyes.
-Although I’m not that familiar with him, I also know he was a very honest person. The most scandalous thing he had ever done in his life was to elope with a woman. Is it possible that the reason for the elopement was because the woman was pregnant?
After hearing this, Signor Santangel and Umberto looked at each other.
It seemed to make sense, if that was the case, Jaime would indeed be the descendant of the Seco family.
Umberto quickly made a decision.
-We can’t overlook anything. I’d better send someone to verify.
Mr. Santangel nodded.
-Send more people, no matter how long it takes. Jaime has basically controlled the Seco family for the last few years. If there really is a problem in his blood, I’m afraid he’s already eliminated all the evidence.
Umberto nodded.
-That’s fine.
Only the father was still a bit stunned and muttered:
-If Jaime is not the descendant, something serious will happen in the Seco family.
Umberto listened to his words and smiled coldly.
“If so, it would be a really good thing. It would be better to suppress a villain like Jaime. If he really has power, the Santangel family would have a lot of things to watch out for.”
He was thinking about that when he suddenly heard noises upstairs and looked up at his father.
-Dad, what is my mother doing upstairs? Why is it so noisy?
His father was still immersed in his own thoughts, not raising his head.
-What else can she do? She’s sorting out her closet and jewelry.
***
Upstairs, Umberto’s mother’s room had become a sea of clothes.
Dresses of all seasons, as well as garments of all kinds filled the entire room.
Albina used to think that, to expand her horizon, she had seen many shows, gone through quite a few materials and had long experience as a designer, but when she saw these clothes, she still felt a little astonished.
Even from the clothes that Umberto’s mother pulled, she could get a lot of inspiration. Fearing that these inspirations would be fleeting, Albina used her cell phone to record any good ideas.
Seeing her like this, Umberto’s mother did not rush to organize her closet at all, pulled out all kinds of clothes she treasured and discussed with Albina with great interest.
She had no other hobbies, after being so many years immersed in clothes and jewelry, she accumulated a lot of experience, especially as a customer.
When she mentioned a garment, she spoke seriously, and Albina’s eyes lit up when she heard it.
She immediately pulled Umberto’s mother and said:
-Aunt, when I return from Paris, I am going to open a studio. If you are free, you can come to my design studio and let’s work together.
Umberto’s mother was stunned for a moment, and looked into Albina’s bright eyes, her heart skipped a beat.
When she was at home, her family didn’t expect her to start a business, as long as she married into a good family. After marrying into the Santangel family, she got a strong father-in-law and a strategist son. She had nothing to worry about and lived quietly with her husband.
But hearing what Albina said, an emotion arose in her heart and she could affirm that she was not a woman who could only play cards, beautify herself and buy things.
That kind of mood made Umberto’s mother more excited.
Neither the father-in-law nor the husband would restrict her in this field, so Umberto’s mother followed her own heart and immediately answered Albina.
-Okay, but I don’t want anything, I will only help you in your study.
Albina shook her head.
-That’s no good. If you don’t want the dividend, then I have to pay you a salary. After all, this is your work and your effort. Isn’t it right that you get paid?
-Aren’t we a family? -Umberto’s mother asked.
She was very happy, not because of the money, but because what Albina said was not just politeness. She really recognized her.
The two were discussing clothes in every room with great interest.
Umberto’s mother was so excited that she took out the treasures she had when she was young and insisted on giving them to Albina.
Albina was quick to refuse.
-These are master level works, how precious! You must have liked them after collecting them for so many years, how can I take them with me?
Umberto’s mother shook her head at his refusal. He asked the servant to help him make packages and said to Albina:
-I really like them, but such beautiful clothes can only be displayed in my closet, I can’t go out in them anymore. But you are still young, you have many occasions to dress up, so you can better show their beauty. Accept my good intention.
Umberto’s mother has always liked to collect beautiful things, and she also appreciates appearances very much. Seeing beautiful people in beautiful clothes made her feel more comfortable.
The two of them worked together and, with the help of some servants, finally arranged the closet.
They sweated a lot.
Just as Umberto entered, the mother quickly pulled Albina into her arms.
-Albina sweated a lot, take her to your room to take a shower.