-What has she done now?
As soon as Umberto finished speaking, Ruben couldn’t wait to answer.
-The first day he joined the company, he started asking all over the place about the terrain in the western suburbs and tried by all means to contact the relevant project team. His intention had been all too obvious.
Umberto lowered his head and laughed coldly.
-It seems that Jaime still doesn’t know that I have already discovered that Saul is not Albina’s real father. I overestimated him.
Umberto and Albina had already prepared themselves for the worst, but they didn’t expect Jaime to be so sure that he couldn’t discover the truth and let Saul start on the first day.
Umberto reflected for a few seconds and said to Ruben:
-Keep a close eye on him. I will reveal information when appropriate.
His words carried a deep meaning, but with so many years working with him, Ruben understood it immediately, so he nodded his head and said with a smile:
-Remain at ease, Mr. Santangel. I will show you what he wants to know.
When he hung up the call, Albina called him to get into the car, and asked him:
-Is something wrong at the company?
He shook his head.
-It’s not serious. Saul joined the company today.
Then he told him what Ruben had informed him.
-The businesses of Grupo Santangel and Grupo Seco have very little intersection. Why does he want to compete with you for land in the western suburbs?
Umberto explained with a smile.
-In the past we didn’t have much overlapping business with the Seco Group. But Grupo Carballal offered part of the properties to Grupo Seco before. After the Carballal Group went bankrupt, our Group also got the other part, so now we have some overlapping businesses. We want to build a factory on the land in the western suburbs. I guess Grupo Seco also has the same plan.
She stood still for a few seconds, then her gaze turned cold.
-It turns out that this swindler has such an intention. You have to be careful, don’t let him take advantage of any opportunity, and endanger the Santangel Group.
After all, Saul worked for Jaime and was now in Grupo Santangel. If they didn’t pay attention, there was no telling what he might do. Worst case scenario, if there was negligence, it was feared that it would be too late to stop it.
Umberto saw that she was worried about him, laughed and stroked her hair.
-Remain calm, I have already sent Ruben to keep an eye on Saul all the time, nothing will happen. Besides, I haven’t given him any important work. Even if he can get some information, it would be the one I want him to get.
Albina could breathe a sigh of relief.
Sergio was sitting in the front seat, listened to the whole conversion, and said to Umberto with a serious expression.
-When it’s all over, let’s announce to the public who was the person who truly saved you. We can’t let the swindler take any more advantage, and let Albina’s father remain unknown to the world.
Umberto nodded and said:
-All right, grandfather, I’ll fix it.
Albina was very moved, looked at Sergio, then at Umberto. Then she silently dug her fingers into Umberto’s big hands, gripping them tightly.
He felt her movement, grasped her fingers, and said in a hoarse voice:
-Love, I know your daddy didn’t like to be conspicuous or seen by the public. But he suffered a lot in his life. We have to find a way to restore his fame.
Although Yolanda had been sentenced, she was expected to be released soon. If Juan’s affair was widely publicized, it would cause some pressure for her. Under such pressure, she would not have the courage to cause more trouble.
Albina nodded.
-Yes, let’s get her fame back.
In the following days, Umberto would go to work as usual. As for Albina, except for going to help with the preparation of the engagement ceremony, she was going to the office to see the process of the office renovation.
She thought that the next time she would meet Jaime and his fiance would be at their engagement ceremony, so she did not expect to see them again for a few days.
On this day, when she came out of the office, she saw Jaime and Angelina standing across from each other in the plaza of the nearby mall.
The man looked very nice, he lowered his head to chat with Angelina. And the girl looked very obedient, as he talked, she nodded her head.
After a while, Jaime left with his car, and Angelina was standing on the side of the street, waiting for the arrival of her family’s driver to pick her up. When she raised her head, she saw Albina.
Her eyes suddenly lit up, her delicate face became a little flushed as an apple, and she waved her hand at Albina happily.
Albina did not want any contact with the two, and was about to leave, but at that moment she saw that Angelina was crossing the street and addressed her.
-Miss Thorn.
Her voice was very pretty, her bright eyes were fixed on Albina’s face, unblinking.
His gaze made her feel a little uncomfortable.
-Miss Angelina, how are you?
Angelina listened to the way Albina had called him, and said hurriedly:
-Please call me Angelina. All my relatives call me that. I remember your name is Albina Espina. May I call you Albina?
When she said that, her eyes were full of hope. Which made Albina think that she had seen her only once in the past, and she was sure that there was absolutely nothing to do with her. Why was Angelina so enthusiastic about her?
Albina hated Jaime very much, so she had generated a bad impression of her. However, now he was in front of her, looking into her clear eyes, and he couldn’t hate her any more.
She pursed her lips and nodded helplessly.
-Okay, Miss Angelina
-Angelina,” he corrected her immediately.
Albina had no choice but to listen to him.
-Okay, Angelina.
When she heard that he had called her name, she was very happy.
-Albina, Jaime and I came here to shop. But he had to solve something at the company and left. Now I’m waiting for my family’s car. What are you doing here on such a hot day?
Seeing that Angelina had enthusiastically told her in detail, she didn’t plan to hide anything, pointed up and said:
-I’m getting ready to open my own studio here. We’re currently renovating. I came to see how it’s going.
Angelina raised her head and looked up with much admiration.
-Yes, I knew it. I read a report about you. You’re so amazing, you’re so young, but you’ve already launched a fashion show at Paris fashion week.
When she spoke, her tone was full of sincerity. Even if Albina was not a vain person, she was very happy.
-It was all because of Claire’s help. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t even have a chance to attend fashion week with my qualifications.
Angelina shook her head, she disagreed.
-Having good luck is also part of your skills. I’ve heard that Claire is very strict. To be selected by her, you must have the best grades.
After speaking, she took Albina by the arms, and led her to the cafeteria next door.
-It’s so hot! Let’s have a drink, it’s on me.
Albina was dragged by her without knowing what was going on, when she came to, she was already exchanging her social media contact with her.
Holding her cell phone, Angelina was very happy, and was staring at Albina with sparkling eyes.
Albina was embarrassed, and when she was about to not be able to take it anymore, Angelina suddenly spoke up.
-Albina, you are so pretty! Your skin is so delicate, it has an amazing texture. What kind of skin care do you have?
In Angelina’s social circle, no one was ugly. Even she had seen some very beautiful actresses in person. But she had never seen someone who was as striking and stunning as Albina.
Besides, Albina’s face was totally natural. She hadn’t had any plastic surgery, or even beauty treatments.
Her skin was also blessed, because they had both been in the sun for a while, and Angelina’s skin had darkened a bit, but hers was only slightly reddened. She looked even prettier.
Albina had been wondering the reason why Angelina was looking at her like that, but after hearing her words, she understood everything.
This girl loved to see pretty people, so from the first glance, she started staring at her. Albina had thought she had done something inappropriate and had attracted his attention.
As soon as she learned that he had no malicious intentions, she finally relaxed and replied:
-It was Umberto who helped me buy the skin care products. I didn’t pay much attention. When I get home, I’ll take some pictures and send them to you.
Since the two of them had been living together, she hadn’t worried about these things. It was Umberto who helped her shop.
All the personal cleaning products, the skin care products, were personalized. In addition, Olivia also gave her skin care products, and there had been many, she couldn’t remember them all.
When Angelina heard her mention Umberto’s name, she was stunned for a second. All her friends or acquaintances didn’t believe that the two of them would have a happy ending.
As far as she knew, Albina’s family was regular, her parents had died several years ago. Although she was very distinguished, for a powerful and wealthy family, being able to marry her son would depend a lot on the level of her own family, and it didn’t matter that the two loved each other.
Angelina and Jaime were the same.
For that reason, when Umberto sent out the invitations for their engagement ceremony, what Angelina had heard was all negative. They said that Umberto was bewitched by Albina’s beauty, or that he was crazy about this love, and when the passion would cool down, the difference between the two would be noticed. At that time, Albina would definitely be the one abandoned by him.
However, Angelina remembered the last time she met the two of them. The two of them had a very close relationship, even the relationship between her and Olivia was very good. The words Albina just said could be evidence.
With all the facts, Angelina deduced that maybe the two of them would have a very happy and long marriage.
After all, she had never seen a man in her social circle who even took care of skin care products for his wife. Other than that, that man was Umberto, and he was quite amazing.