Comment by Just someone from the universe on I’Ll Be The Matriarch In This Life - Chapter 217

No he was not. But I have a feeling that Ethan was totally contemplating that fact.

During the family dinner, Tia was surprised to see Clerivan there. It turned out that Tia’s father had invited him. The family members, including the twins and Shannanet, treated Clerivan warmly, showing that he was already close to the family. After everyone gathered, Tia’s grandfather arrived and the meal began peacefully. After dessert, Tia decided to reveal her secret to her grandfather. She explained how the Braun family became the representative of the West by using land that Angenas had given as collateral to the Pellet Company. Her grandfather was impressed at first, but then became confused when he realized that Tia herself was named as the owner of the Pellet Company in the contract. At first, the grandfather thought Clerivan had hidden the truth from him and scolded him. However, Tia admitted that she was truly the owner of the company. The grandfather then asked about many famous business deals, such as the Lira Diamond Mine, grain trading in Sousseau, and the Trivia Wood trade route. Tia confessed that she had managed all of them since she was only eleven years old. Everyone was shocked that such a young girl had secretly built and grown a successful merchant company without openly relying on the Lombardi family.

Instead of becoming angry, Tia’s grandfather burst into laughter. He was amazed and proud of her talent. He admitted that he had worried Tia was too young and inexperienced to become the future head of the Lombardi family, but now he realized she was already an outstanding business leader. Shannanet gently asked whether handling both the Pellet Company and the Lombardi family would be difficult, but Tia answered that she did not want to give up either one. She also gave credit to Clerivan and Violet for helping build the company. The conversation then turned toward the Angenas family. Tia explained that she still had debts to collect from them. Clerivan calculated that the Angenas family owed more than 8,000 gold after including interest and penalties. Tia also wanted compensation for the destruction of the Pellet Company building and Clerivan’s mansion. She promised to reward Clerivan and Violet properly for everything they had suffered. Her grandfather happily praised her determination and said she truly acted like his granddaughter.