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?”

and nearly fell to the ground, though Jane managed to catch

then snorted

could not help but complain, “Mom, Rachel is getting more and more out of control.

at her daughter, her wrist throbbing slightly from pain

grumbled unwillingly,

her gaze, hiding the malicious intent in

today’s slap, and someday, she would make

mother and daughter left, Rachel finally

immediately after that, the door was pushed open

with annoyance and lifted her gaze toward the

the person who had pushed open the door was not Mrs. Smith but a stranger dressed in a black

politely asked but with a hint

special assistant, Eddie Brook.” Eddie politely nodded

Rachel immediately understood that “Mr. Jones” was David

replied, “I appreciate Mr. Jones’s kindness, but I cannot accept it since I have 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 tantamount to agreeing to his