Became A Queen After divorce

The person sent to protect Pearl said she went missing halfway, causing him to worry for a long time.

“It turned out she was with Sam, so he was relieved.”

“Daddy, I’m sorry for making you worry,” Pearl said softly, feeling guilty.

“It’s okay, as long as you’re safe. But Pearl, why were you with Sam?”

“Uh, well, I, I…”

She didn’t know how to answer for a moment; she definitely couldn’t tell her dad about the assassination attempt.

Fortunately, Sam answered for her in time.

“I ran into Miss Pearl on the way. She seemed lost, so I brought her back.”

Pearl had just arrived in Zheemond not long ago, so it was plausible she got lost.

“Pearl, next time you go out, take two bodyguards with you. It’s my fault for overlooking this issue.”

“Okay.”

After addressing the issue, Declan turned his attention back to Sam with a smile.

“Sam, come with me upstairs.”

“Yes.”

In the study, the dim light cast black and white shadows on Sam, as if bathing him in a soft glow.

Declan looked at the young man in front of him with satisfaction.

“Sam, your father was my best friend, and I’m very satisfied with you too.”

“Since you joined the Gilliam family, you’ve accomplished a lot for me. Now, as an elder, I want to ask you, what are your plans for the future?”

Sam listened expressionlessly, guessing what he was about to say just from the beginning.

“Mr. Gilliam, my family is all gone. Sam is alone and has no plans for the future.”

“Taswya is also good. If nothing unexpected happens, I plan to retire here.”

Hearing this, Declan was even more pleased. He stood up, patted Sam’s shoulder, and said with a smile:

“Good! Staying here is also nice. I see you as my own. I’m already fifty-three years old, and in a few years, when I retire from the Gilliam family, you will take over.”

Does he mean to let him take his place?!

Sam’s heart stirred slightly; he definitely wanted that position.

However, he still had to be polite, “Mr. Gilliam, you mustn’t say that. The Gilliam family still has Miss Libby.”

“Miss Libby is young, capable, and the entire Gilliam family trusts her. I believe she can make the Gilliam family flourish.”

Mentioning Libby, Declan’s face showed no joy but a cold snort.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“Humph! She’s not suitable. Libby isn’t my biological daughter either.”

He was not foolish enough to hand the Gilliam family to an outsider.

Sam was different. Once he married Pearl, he would be part of the Gilliam family.

“Libby has indeed grown more ambitious over the years.”

If the Gilliam family’s loyalty to her was too strong, what would happen when Pearl and Sam took over?

“Mr. Gilliam, please don’t misunderstand. I didn’t mean that. Miss Libby has done a lot for the Gilliam family, and it’s only natural for people to support her.”

Declan sighed deeply and patted Sam’s shoulder earnestly.

“Sam, you’ve been here for three years, and everyone speaks highly of you. Mr. Gilliam believes that given time, you will achieve great things.”

Does this mean… he wants him to compete with Miss Libby for that position?

Sam nodded along with his words.

“Thank you, Mr. Gilliam. I will do my best.”

“Good, good, then I look forward to seeing you shine. Remember, a soldier who doesn’t want to be a general is not a good soldier.”

But would Declan, that old fox, really trust him so easily?

Of course, there was an additional condition.

“Sam, what do you think of Pearl?”

Sneering inwardly, he thought, “So he wants me to be his son-in-law. Well, let’s see if I have what it takes to be his esteemed father-in-law.”

“Miss Pearl is great, innocent, kind, and a rare good girl.”

Declan, already a doting father, was pleased to hear Sam praise Pearl.

“You have a good eye. Although my daughter appears carefree, she is very thoughtful and knows how to take care of people.”

“I see you get along well with her. If Mr. Gilliam marries her to you, what do you think?”

Sam looked up at him in shock, frowning as he tactfully refused:

“Miss Pearl is noble, and I, Sam, have nothing. How could I deserve Miss Pearl?”

Declan thought he was just being modest, not that he disliked Pearl.

There was still hope for them to get together.

“I also came from a poor background to the current Gilliam family, which I built with my own hands.”

“Sam, you may have nothing now, but your future achievements will far surpass mine. Maybe you’ll be more successful than your uncle.”

“If I believe in you, don’t you believe in yourself?”

At this point, if Sam continued to refuse, it would seem too ungrateful.

“Alright, I am willing to marry Miss Pearl.”

Finally resolving his biggest concern, Declan felt much more at ease.

“Good, good, then after Libby’s engagement banquet, I’ll arrange your wedding.”

“Okay.”

Pearl waited downstairs for a long time.

She watched Sam go to the study with her dad and not come out for a long time.

“Could it be that dad is giving him a hard time? I have to go check.”

Just as Pearl was about to head upstairs, Declan and Sam came out of the study one after the other.

Seeing her restless look, Declan felt frustrated.

“Sure enough, a daughter can’t be kept at home. Pearl, do you think your father would give him a hard time?”

Pearl looked up to see her father’s teasing eyes and Sam’s smiling gaze.

“Mr. Gilliam is very kind to me. If I’m not afraid, what are you afraid of?”

She blushed with embarrassment at their teasing tone.

“Who’s afraid? I’m just worried that dad might misunderstand you, and if you end up missing an arm or leg, that would be terrible.”

Hearing his precious daughter describe him this way, Declan said with a mix of laughter and tears, “What nonsense are you spouting in front of Sam? Am I that fierce?”

“Of course not! In my heart, dad is always the best father in the world. You’re not fierce at all, hehe.”

She started flattering him now, though it seemed a bit late, but Declan just happened to enjoy this.

Since he had decided to marry his precious daughter to Sam, he no longer obstructed their interaction.

On the contrary, he looked for ways to create opportunities for them.

“Pearl, it’s getting late. Why don’t you see Sam off for me?”

“Okay.”

Watching his daughter and Sam leave together, Declan looked at their backs for a long time.

Finally, he stroked his chin and muttered softly:

“A perfect match!”