Salute To The General

Chapter 1578

You think too little of me, Phoebe! Do you think I'm the sort of person who would keep grudges?” Santiago mused.

“Of course not. You're the type of person that has both brains, brawns, and courage to boot,” Phoebe replied with a chuckle.

Indeed, Santiago was regarded as the pride and joy of his family after the series of unfortunate events struck them.

He immediately adapted to his situation and took the initiative to call off the engagement in exchange for beneficial conditions. He basically single-handedly halted the decline of the Lieberman family and had actually started making them rise once again in recent years.

Anyone that had that kind of ability would

definitely be regarded as a genius.

Nevertheless, Santiago only gave a slight smile in response to the compliments.

“We haven't met in ten years now. I'm sure you're not just here to have a drink with me, right?” Phoebe said with an awkward smile while fiddling with her glass.

“What happened to my family ten years ago made it clear that the princess of the Davier family was out of my league. So I annulled the engagement to not implicate your family as well,” Santiago replied.

told, at the time, I didn't wish for the engagement to

Phoebe asked with

man and a woman who are both still single. Hence, I do not wish to leave behind any regrets, nor do I want

do you

“Both!” Santiago declared.

on her face. Marriages between distinguished families were rarely pure and

and also use her family's connections to further his own agenda came

sure you're aware that I had an engagement with Darren Dilk before he died and that I hosted

so why would I?” Santiago calmly rebutted

how

pleasantly surprised at how well you responded. But if you really want to marry me, you can do it

sip from his glass and replied with a smug grin, “You want me to help you get rid of the General of

Santiago managed to grasp the situation

she asked with a

the king gets to be one, and I have always fancied the position of Commander-in-chief of the North Army. I can help you get rid

as you take care of Nathan, I'll marry you, and you'll be part of the Davier family. Rest assured - nothing is impossible for us,”