Became A Queen After divorce

Two stunning women suddenly appeared in the cafe, one in a black dress exuding a cold, sexy aura, and the other sweet and adorable.

Their beauty alone was enough to capture everyone’s attention, but the scene where Cheyenne held Pearl’s waist to save her was as romantic as a scene from a drama.

People around couldn’t help but exclaim how beautiful the scene was, wishing they could capture it forever.

However, Cheyenne quickly let go of Pearl’s waist and returned to her previous aloof demeanor.

Pearl never expected to be so lost in thought while looking at Sam, almost making a fool of herself in public.

She rubbed her forehead, seemingly trying to push Sam out of her mind.

“Nothing, really. I was just thinking about something.”

Not wanting to pry further, Cheyenne politely chose not to ask more.

“That’s good. Have a seat.”

“Okay.”

They sat down, and the waiter promptly handed them a menu.

“What would you like to have? Our specialties include durian coffee, coconut almond latte, and hand-ground black coffee. For desserts, we have egg yolk coconut pancakes, mango sticky rice, and forgotten cake…”

“Bring us one of each.”

It was Cheyenne’s first time in Taswya, and she thought it would be nice to try the local specialties. If they couldn’t finish, she could always take some back for Kelvin.

“Sure, please wait a moment.”

The waiter took the menu and left, giving the two some space again.

During the wait, Cheyenne and Pearl started chatting. They were close in age and quickly found common ground.

“I heard the Chulae envoy has returned. If it weren’t for treating Lord Parker, you wouldn’t have stayed. I’m sorry for causing you trouble,” Pearl said guiltily.

Cheyenne interrupted softly, “Miss Gilliam, don’t say that. Besides your request, I decided to treat Lord Parker for the money.”

After all, Duke Austen had offered five hundred million dollars.

Her straightforwardness left Pearl stunned for a few seconds before she burst into laughter.

“The Duke’s mansion isn’t short of money. Lord Parker is the only son; you could have asked for more.”

Cheyenne raised an eyebrow slightly and continued with a smile, “I see. Next time, I’ll make sure to charge him more!”

“By the way, I’m two years older than you. Calling me Miss Lawrence sounds too formal. If you don’t mind, you can call me Cheyenne.”This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

She rarely got close to people, but she saw Pearl as someone worth befriending.

They say eyes are the windows to the soul. The first time Cheyenne saw Pearl, she knew she was a kind and pure girl.

Perhaps Pearl was unaware of Declan’s actions.

“Really? Then I’ll call you Cheyenne from now on.”

“Yes. I’ll call you Pearl. You should take care of your health and rest more.”

Talking about her illness, Pearl smiled bitterly.

“I know. Since childhood, no one played with me because of my heart condition. They were afraid of scaring me.”

“I longed for friends, but my only friend left this world.”

When she mentioned that friend, her eyes were filled with regret and longing.

Cheyenne could tell she was genuinely heartbroken and considered that person her only friend.

“Would you like to share about your friend?”

Many things weighed on Pearl’s heart without anyone to listen. Now that Cheyenne asked, she felt like a door had opened, giving her a chance to vent.

“Of course. I met Ruth online at first…”

“When I realized it, she was already gone.”

With Ruth’s death, past grievances vanished like smoke.

Standing before Ruth’s grave, Pearl hated herself for not discovering her troubles sooner and not rescuing her from Lord Parker earlier.

Otherwise, things wouldn’t have come to this.

After hearing the whole story, Cheyenne sighed.

“Don’t blame yourself. Her downfall wasn’t just due to external factors but also because her heart was full of jealousy.”

“Jealousy?”

Pearl never thought Ruth would be jealous of her. The answer surprised her.

As someone with more experience, Cheyenne had seen more complexities in life.

“Yes. You became close friends online because you didn’t know each other’s identities and seemed equal.”

“In reality, you’re the lady of the Gilliam family while she’s just an ordinary person. Such vastly different statuses meant you could never remain close friends.”

“Jealousy is endless, especially when it comes from those around you.”

In this matter, Pearl wasn’t entirely innocent. Without her presence, Ruth might have continued living an ordinary life.

“If I’m not mistaken, the incident at Hotspring Resort was a conspiracy.”

Normally, no one would pay attention to Ruth. Her tragic end was likely because she was labeled as “Pearl’s friend.”

“I know. Lord Parker wanted to retaliate against me by capturing Ruth and bullying her to lure me out.”

That was Pearl’s later conclusion.

But Cheyenne thought deeper and more thoroughly.

“No. If Lord Parker were behind it all, why invite a bunch of reporters to secretly photograph?”

“As far as I know, Lord Parker was still engaged to Princess Sierra at that time. He had no reason to do so.”

Cheyenne’s words enlightened Pearl significantly.

“Yes. After that incident, Lord Parker broke off his engagement with the royal family and gained a terrible reputation.”

Cheyenne suddenly thought of the eldest daughter of the Gilliam family. She had always been distant from this matter, but Pearl mentioned that the resort was also owned by their family.

A bold idea formed in her mind.

“Miss Pearl, think about it. Who benefited most from this exposure? With Lord Parker breaking off his engagement with the royal family, Duke Austen would surely target you.”

“And if you lost your purity, you’d have no choice but to marry Lord Parker.”

“The mastermind must know your relationship with Ruth and understand both Lord Parker’s and your behavior.”

In Zheemond’s territory under Declan’s watchful eye, few had such capability.

The eldest daughter of the Gilliam family was one!

“No way! Libby may be adopted by my father, but we have no conflicts of interest.”

What naive words!

Everyone knew the lady of the Gilliam family was Declan’s treasure.

“Who says there’s no conflict? You’re Mr. Gilliam’s biological daughter; that’s your biggest threat to her!”

Cheyenne’s firm words instantly awakened Pearl, whose face turned pale.

She looked at the swaying leaves outside the window with teary eyes and whispered, “But I never wanted to compete with her for anything…”

Seeing Pearl’s despondent look made Cheyenne wonder if she had been too harsh.

She was undoubtedly shattering a girl’s innocence by revealing how cruel the world could be.

Then again, in such a complex environment like the Gilliam family, if Pearl remained naive, she might be the next victim.

“I know you didn’t want to compete, but others think you do.”

“As for Ruth… Her death is definitely not simple. You should investigate it yourself.”

Cheyenne’s words echoed in Pearl’s mind for a long time. She didn’t remember how she left the cafe; her mind was filled with that sentence.

“Ruth suffered because of me.”

Walking aimlessly, she unknowingly arrived at Hotspring Resort.

The neon sign flickered incessantly. As soon as Pearl stopped walking, she saw Gold laughing flirtatiously at the counter.

Gold wore a glittering dress and smoked a cigarette while chatting with a middle-aged man.

Memories of that day resurfaced. Pearl recalled many details she had overlooked.

That day at Hotspring Resort, it was this woman who led her!

Maybe Gold knew something.

With this thought in mind, Pearl took a deep breath and walked towards the resort.