Chapter 83
Sophia Sullivan handed over the document.
Chloe Sullivan checked it carefully and sighed with relief. "I'm so sorry. This is my first time handling a villa transaction. I'm still unfamiliar with many procedures."
"It's fine."
Chloe Sullivan Sullivan stood nearby. She heard every word clearly but couldn't comprehend them.
"What contract is this?" she asked, pointing at the document.
"The purchase agreement."
"Whose?"
"Miss Sullivan is buying the house."
Chloe Sullivan staggered back a step. "She's buying a house? Here?"
"Of course."
"Impossible!" Chloe Sullivan's voice rose sharply. "Which unit is she buying? How big?"
"Ma'am, Miss Sullivan is purchasing a villa."
"A villa?!" Chloe Sullivan's voice nearly cracked. "Lakeside Pearl? How is that possible!"
Sophia sighed softly. "Aunt Chloe Sullivan, it's true I'm not very accomplished. I can only show my filial piety by buying my parents a villa. I hope they can live comfortably. You won't have to worry about their living situation anymore."
Chloe Sullivan's face turned ashen.
"We need to go decorate the new house. We won't disturb you and Uncle Charles while you view properties." Isabella Sullivan smiled and nodded.
Just then, a sales agent hurried over. "Weren't you just going to the restroom? How did you end up in the VIP room?"
Charles Sullivan quickly apologized. "Sorry, we didn't know..."
"Have you decided yet? Whose name will be on the deed? Leo Wilson or Ruby Thompson? They need to be present with their IDs to sign."
The agent's tone was impatient.
Sophia and Isabella exchanged a glance.
Leo Wilson? Ruby Thompson?
Weren't those Chloe Sullivan's parents' names?
"So you're buying a house for your parents?" Isabella asked lightly. "The environment here is indeed suitable for retirement."
"No!" Chloe Sullivan denied urgently. "It's just under my parents' names temporarily! We're the ones who will actually live there!"
"Wouldn't it be simpler to just put your own names on it?"
The agent also advised, "Yes, if you're the ones living there, it's better to use your own names."
"I'm only holding this unit for you because Grace and I are classmates. If you wait until tomorrow, it might be sold to someone else."
Chloe Sullivan panicked immediately. "We want to buy it! We'll take it now!"
"Then please provide your IDs. We can sign immediately."
"Can we wait until tomorrow? I promise I'll come tomorrow!"
The agent's expression cooled. "It might be gone by tomorrow."
Chloe Sullivan gritted her teeth. "Let me make a call first."
She walked to a corner, making sure the Sullivan mother and daughter couldn't hear, and dialed. "Dad, I'm at Lakeside Pearl... The environment is excellent... Yes, very popular! You need to come sign the contract today..."
Chloe Sullivan's scheme was clever.
Have her parents buy the new house first, then convince them to live in her current home. After all, she was their only daughter. The property would be hers eventually.
As for the name on the deed, put it under her parents first. Transfer it to her after full payment to save on taxes.
"...Hurry up and take a taxi here. It's near the second high school..."
Sophia and Isabella had already left.
David Sullivan called. "Why aren't you here yet? The front and backyard designs are amazing! We can plant flowers, vegetables, even fruit trees..."
Hearing her husband's excited voice, Isabella couldn't wait to see their new home.
"We were delayed by something. We're on our way now."
...
Chloe Sullivan watched her parents sign the contract and complete the payment. She personally saw them off before leaving.
In the car, Chloe Sullivan leaned back and let out a long breath. "Finally settled."
"Why are you so eager about our parents buying a house? Did they really have to come today?"
"What do you know? Good houses sell fast! As for why I'm so eager..." A smile played on Chloe Sullivan's lips. "Do you want to live here or not?"
Charles frowned. "Of course, but we can't afford it."
"I want to live here. My parents' house will be mine eventually. What's wrong with enjoying it sooner?"
"Mom and Dad won't agree."
"Don't worry, I have a plan..."
Such an expensive house would empty the savings of even wealthy families, let alone a villa.
Where did Sophia get that much money?