Female Novel
Chapter 751
Pearl forced a smile. "Ma'am, you've got it wrong. Silas and I are just friends."
Camila didn't seem bothered. She smiled gently and said, "That's alright. You'll grow to like eachother as you spend more time together."
Luke stood nearby, nodding as if he was trying to avoid getting scolded by Camila.
Elijah had a smile on his face as he listened to the young ones chatting. But when he heard thatthey weren't in a relationship, his expression changed. "Silas, what's going on?"
Silas had previously mentioned that Pearl was his future wife. Besides, he had expected Pearl togive this response. He replied calmly, "We should take things slow in relationships."
Elijah looked displeased with Silas for disappointing him. Then, he turned to Pearl and greeted herwarmly. "Oh, Pearl. Come here and let me have a look at you."
Pearl smiled and went over since she found Elijah friendly. "Sir, you know me?"
Elijah started explaining, "Of course. Your grandfather and I were best friends. We started abusiness together when we were young, and he even promised that our families would have anarranged marriage."novelbin
An arranged marriage?
First, it was the York family, then the Cooper family, and now the Quinton family. Ezra seemed tohave a lot of best friends. But he seemed to forget that he only had a granddaughter.
"Ah, by the way, Pearl, I haven't asked you. Are you engaged to anyone?"
"No," Pearl answered honestly.
Elijah's eyes brightened as he glanced at Silas. "What a coincidence! Silas isn't engaged either.Why don't we take this opportunity to fulfill the promise your grandfather made?"
Pearl smiled. "It was just a joke when you guys were young. It doesn't count."
However, Elijah was clever. He understood what she meant. But he genuinely liked her and wantedher to be part of the family.
"Pearl, let's not dwell on this since you haven't decided on starting a family yet. Just stay heretonight, and I'll have the servants take good care of you." He changed the subject and indirectlymade Pearl stay.
Pearl felt torn because she sensed that they wanted her to marry Silas. She wondered why she wasso popular.
Silas maintained a neutral expression, but he seemed unhappy.
"Silas, Pearl is a rare guest. You should take her out for some fun." Elijah had intended toencourage them to strengthen their bond.
Silas nodded. He couldn't appear gloomy in front of Pearl, so he put on a cheerful smile. "Let's go.I'll show you around."
Although Pearl didn't want to be alone with Silas, she knew that staying there would only makethings more awkward. She nodded. "Okay."
Camila chimed in, "Your cousin is here too. Take Pearl and her out. You're around the same age soyou'll have plenty to talk about."
Cousin...
Pearl swallowed but kept her smile. She had a bad feeling.