Claire did mean to send him to the Alstreim Family to fight for the Young Master status. Then that would mean that the so-called 'pride' would marry into the family through Claire.
He didn't know who exactly her pride was but from the sound of it, it looks like it was Claire's lover.
He stepped forward a little bit towards Davis as he once again bowed, showing his gratitude, "I am grateful to you for saving us at that time. Please convey my gratitude towards that masked woman as well."
He stood up straight and opened his mouth again, "I wonder what you are to my niece?"
Initially, Daniuis didn't dare to probe the other party's identity, however, since he seemed to be his niece's pride, he felt that he needed to know!
Otherwise, if his niece was cheated or betrayed by this so-called 'pride', it would be a cause for another tragedy!