Became A Queen After divorce

The bowl in Libby’s hand fell to the ground, shattering into pieces and spilling its contents everywhere.

The loud crash echoed through the dining room, leaving everyone in disbelief.

Pearl looked up at Libby, thinking she might have… only to meet a pair of eyes filled with resentment.

Those eyes were as cold as a snake’s, brimming with intense unwillingness and hatred.

“Why me?”

“It was Pearl who offended the Crete family. Why do I have to be the one to sacrifice in the end?”

“Father, can you honestly say how much I’ve contributed to the family over the years? How many times I’ve risked my life, how many times I’ve been shot and hospitalized!”

“And what has Pearl done?”

“All she does is eat, drink, play, cause trouble, and spend money. She hasn’t earned a single cent!”

Libby’s words were like a sharp knife stabbing into Pearl’s heart, causing her immense pain.

So, her elder sister harbored so much resentment towards her.

The food in her mouth suddenly lost its flavor.

Pearl silently put down her chopsticks, tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at Libby.

In a low voice, she apologized, “Libby, I’m sorry. I… I didn’t know Father would decide this way.”

She naively thought that curing Lord Parker’s illness would resolve their conflicts, but now it had led to this arranged marriage.

Libby was not appeased by her apology.

“Sorry? What’s the use of saying sorry now?”

“Because you-Pearl-are the noble and beautiful Miss Pearl of the Gilliam family, Father’s biological daughter. Does that mean everyone has to serve you and sacrifice for you?”

“First Sam; then Esteban; now it’s me! Everyone who gets close to you ends up with a bad fate. Are you happy now?”

“You, Pearl, are nothing but a jinx!”

“Why did you come back? Why didn’t you stay in Metshire?”

Her words were like knives, each one cutting deep.

Pearl’s face turned pale instantly. Her clenched fists gradually loosened.

The word “jinx” weighed heavily on Pearl’s heart.

Especially hearing the name “Esteban” from her mouth, Pearl was even more confused.

“What do you mean? What happened to Esteban?”

“Of course, he was harmed by you…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Declan interrupted her sternly. The man glared at her with burning anger, exuding a chilling aura.

“Shut up, Libby!”

If she dared to reveal that he had secretly sent people to hunt down that mother and son, causing a rift between him and his daughter, Declan would never let her go!

Even if she was his adopted daughter.NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

“Father, I…”

In her anger, Libby almost blurted out the truth. But Declan’s ruthless attitude truly chilled her heart; he had just considered killing her!

The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became tense and quiet. Everyone could hear each other’s shallow breaths.

Pearl clutched her chest in discomfort, urgently wanting to ask more questions.

“Tell me quickly, what happened to Esteban? Didn’t he go back home with Giana? I personally saw them off at the train station!”

“Yes, it’s been a month. Esteban should have arrived by now.”

“He promised me that he would live well after returning home and write to me… How could he forget?”

But she hadn’t received a single letter…

Not even a phone call to say he was safe.

Libby’s words made Pearl unwilling to let things develop as she feared.

“Libby, please tell me what happened to Esteban?”

A sarcastic smile appeared on Libby’s lips as her cold eyes glanced over Pearl’s tear-streaked face.

“Why are you crying? I haven’t said anything. It’s all just your own speculation.”

She refused to reveal the truth. Pearl could only turn to her father.

“Dad, you tell me!”

Declan, afraid of further upsetting her, forced a guilty smile.

“Pearl, don’t you trust Daddy? I promised you I would let that mother and son go. I won’t break my word.”

Pearl fell into a whirlpool of thoughts.

On one side were the pitiable Giana and Esteban;

On the other side was her biological father.

Taking a deep breath, she tried to calm herself down.

“Okay, I believe you, Daddy.”

“But Daddy, I don’t agree with this arranged marriage!”

“Even if Lord Parker’s condition has improved now, he’s not a good person and doesn’t deserve my sister.”

Although the scandal from that night at Hotspring Resort had been suppressed, everyone could guess what really happened.

Natalia watched the situation unfold coldly without saying a word.

She didn’t intend to plead for anyone. Even if she did, Declan wouldn’t listen to her anyway. Why waste her breath?

Besides, it didn’t matter to her who was involved in the arranged marriage.

Instead, it was the mention of “Esteban” that piqued her curiosity.

Declan never did anything without benefit. Going through so much trouble to target a child couldn’t be for simple reasons.

Pearl’s stance didn’t change Declan’s decision about the arranged marriage.

He looked at Libby coldly and announced, “Consider this your last act of gratitude for raising you. After the engagement party, I won’t stop you from doing anything.”

This statement gave Libby enough reason to be tempted. After some thought, she finally agreed to the arranged marriage.

“Fine, I agree!”

“Libby!” Pearl looked up in shock and pain. She didn’t understand why her sister agreed to their father’s terms.

Libby noticed her gaze and a hint of sarcasm appeared on her cold and beautiful face.

“Pearl, you’re really lucky!”

Unfortunately for you, your luck will eventually run out in my hands!

After leaving this cryptic remark, Libby stormed out of the dining room in anger.

Natalia had finished eating by then. She elegantly put down her chopsticks and glanced at the distraught Pearl.

Suddenly, she spoke to comfort her. “Pearl, your sister is just a bit cold-hearted. She actually cares about you. Don’t worry; she’ll be fine once she calms down.”

“Alright, stop frowning. I’ll go upstairs and talk to her now.”

“Thank you, Mommy.”

After saying this, Natalia also left gracefully. Only Declan and Pearl remained at the table.

Declan’s gaze followed Natalia’s slowly departing figure. He had expected her to argue with him over such a significant matter as an arranged marriage.

But she didn’t.

“Natalia, what are you planning?”

Since she came out of the dungeon, she seemed calm on the surface-watering flowers, reading newspapers, shopping-but Declan couldn’t believe that someone full of hatred could let go of it all and live peacefully.

As for Pearl, she was actively trying to find ways to stop the arranged marriage.