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.

the time, I didn't wish for the

Phoebe asked with

and a woman who are both still single. Hence, I do not wish to leave behind any

marry me? Or do you want to get back into

“Both!” Santiago declared.

look of surprise on her face. Marriages between distinguished families were rarely pure and were commonly associated with mutual benefits for

he wanted both to marry her and also use her family's connections

engagement with Darren Dilk before he died and that I hosted his funeral as his widow. Do

already dead, so why would I?” Santiago calmly

at how

you responded. But if you really want to marry me, you can do it on one condition. It could also be treated as a test of your capabilities. If you manage to accomplish what I ask,

“You want me to help

by how quickly Santiago managed to grasp the

you say?” she asked with a

of the North Army. I can help you get rid of Nathan, but I'd like to take over his

marry you, and you'll be part