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.

I didn't wish for the engagement to

Phoebe asked with

to leave behind any regrets, nor do I want to

you really want to marry me? Or do you want to get back

“Both!” Santiago declared.

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

Santiago to say it outright that he wanted both to marry her and also use her

you're aware that I had an engagement with Darren Dilk before he died and that I hosted his funeral as his widow. Do you not mind?” Phoebe said

already dead, so why would I?”

how casually

well 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

a smug grin, “You want me to help you get rid

how quickly Santiago managed to grasp the

say?” 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 of Nathan, but I'd like to take

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