Betrayal At The Altar

Chapter 17

Jane watched on with excitement beside them, cheering in her mind. Her eyes widened in amazement.

After all, with that slap, Rachel’s face would definitely swell up like a balloon.

Mrs. Smith’s hand sliced through the air, creating a sharp wind around it. However, just when it was about to strike Rachel’s cheek, it was stopped.

It was because Rachel had taken hold of the attacking hand. Seeing this, Mrs. Smith could not help but stare at her in disbelief.

Mrs. Smith struggled instinctively but found that she could not break free from Rachel’s tight grasp. A hint of panic flashed across her eyes as she exclaimed, “Rachel, what are you trying to do?!”

Rachel gripped Mrs. Smith’s wrist more tightly, and a mocking smile broke across her face. She leaned toward Mrs. Smith and whispered in the latter’s ear, sarcasm and mockery lingering in her voice, “Since childhood, I have been taught to respect the elderly and love the young. But if Mrs. Smith insists on being stubborn, I don’t mind showing you the view from the 15th floor.”

“You!” Mrs. Smith glared at her with fury. Her face had turned red. With gritted teeth, she exclaimed, “Rachel, you will pay for your disrespect toward me! Louis will never forgive you!”

Hearing that, Rachel chuckled and shoved the woman’s hand away. “What does it matter to me if he forgives me or not?”

stumbled in her high heels and nearly fell to the ground, though Jane

Smith gritted her teeth. She then snorted coldly and

out of the hospital ward, Jane could not help but complain, “Mom, Rachel is getting more and

pain as she said, “Don’t provoke her unless you want trouble

grumbled unwillingly, “All right.”

the

she would make Rachel kneel

daughter left, Rachel finally got

door

with annoyance and lifted her gaze toward

pushed open the door was not Mrs. Smith but a stranger

on her eyebrows and politely asked but with a

Eddie Brook.” Eddie politely nodded at her and added, “My boss has prepared a gift

smart woman like Rachel immediately understood

done nothing for him. You should take these back with you.” After all, Rachel did not like to accept something from a stranger for no reason, especially when she was aware that David had feelings for her. If she accepted, it would be