Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1404
Pearl quickly refused Santiago's offer. "I've already got enough on my plate managing Cerubleu. You should give the family
property to Claude."
Pearl remembered what Claude had said to her before. If she took the Savary family's property, Claude might resent her forever.
Besides, Claude had always treated her like a sister. She couldn't just take away the family property from him. She wasn't even
interested in it.
But she didn't expect Claude to change his ways.
"Claude?" Santiago scoffed. "He's too caught up in his love life now. He doesn't have time or energy to manage my family's
property."

Did Sabrina and Claude... get together? It had been four years since Pearl was last in her homeland. The economy hadn't grown
much, but apparently, Claude's romance had.
Just then, a gentle voice interrupted them.
"Grandpa."
A little girl hurried over. Upon seeing the strangers, she hesitated. "Grandpa, who are they?" She was shy but bold.
Santiago's face softened as he saw her. He picked her up and swung her into the air. "My dear Callie, did you finish your
homework?"
Calista Savary puffed up proudly and tilted her head. "Of course. Wasn't I quick?"
"Yes, Callie, you're the best." Santiago hugged her and introduced her to the others. "Let me introduce you. This is your Aunt
Pearl, and this man here is her husband, your Uncle Richard.
Calista nodded thoughtfully and smiled. "I see. Dad's been talking about you all day."
Santiago sneered. "Who knows where your useless dad is? By the way, do you know where he is?"
Calista acted all grown up. "Dad told me today he's off to Lynxville on a honeymoon with Mom. They'll be back next month."

"B*stard!" Santiago slammed his hand on the table angrily. "I told them yesterday that Pearl was coming home today. He ran off
so quickly!"
Calista sighed and shook her head. "Grandpa, Dad's always like that. Oh, and he asked me to give you a message. He wants
Aunt Pearl to look after the Savary property."
She looked earnestly at Pearl. "So, you're my aunt. You're really pretty."
Pearl felt overwhelmed by the whole situation. She hadn't expected such a mess. If she'd known she'd be dealing with such an
irresponsible person, she wouldn't have come here. "Hmm... Oh, Pearl. Don't be upset with Claude. He's always been this way.
Maybe you could
Pearl suddenly coughed and stood up. "I've got another commitment today. I'll come back another time..." She then gave
Richard, who was beside her, a significant look. "Right?" Richard stood, smiling and nodding. "Yes, Blake just called. He wants to
meet us."
Santiago was struck speechless. He looked disappointed but eventually sighed. "Alright. If that's the case, I won't press you.
Come back when you're ready to discuss the property."