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Gallahan admitted that he had already guessed there was something unusual about Tia and Clerivan’s relationship, but he never imagined Tia was actually the owner of the Pellet Company. Tia apologized for keeping it secret, but Gallahan told her it was alright because she must have had her reasons. His understanding and support made Tia feel relieved. However, Gallahan then asked whether Rulac, Tia’s grandfather, already knew the truth. At that moment, Tia realized she still had to face the most difficult person in the family. Meanwhile, before dinner started, Clerivan was preparing to quietly return to his room with a simple basket of food. Since his house had recently been attacked, he was staying at the Lombardi mansion, but he wanted to avoid the family dinner because he knew it would be uncomfortable after Tia’s secret was revealed. While leaving, he met Gallahan in the hallway. Gallahan thanked Clerivan sincerely for staying beside Tia and supporting her for all these years.

Clerivan became emotional and admitted that meeting Tia had completely changed his life. Before meeting her, he felt empty and disappointed while teaching the Lombardi heirs. But Tia’s intelligence and sharp mind inspired him and gave his life meaning again. He felt that she truly recognized and valued his abilities. Clerivan even said that without Tia, he would have remained lonely for the rest of his life. After thanking each other, Clerivan tried to escape the dinner once again, but Gallahan stopped him. Gallahan insisted that Clerivan could not leave Tia alone to face the family because they had both hidden the truth together 🤣🤣

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. The warm atmosphere suddenly changed when the butler, John, entered the dining hall with an urgent letter from the palace. Tia’s grandfather immediately became serious after reading it. The letter revealed that Emperor Jovanes was in critical condition. Realizing the situation was urgent, Tia’s grandfather prepared to leave for the palace at once. Before leaving, he told Tia that she would accompany him as the successor of the Lombardi family.