Betrayal At The Altar

Chapter 405

Rachel lowered her eyes and pursed her lips. Her hands on her knees suddenly clenched into fists.

After a moment of silence, she took a deep breath and smiled. “Got it, Grandpa.”

“Do you want to open the box and see what’s inside?” Old Mr. Johnson took a sip of coffee and looked at Rachel.

“It’s just a diamond…” Rachel blurted out without any hesitation.

After saying that, she secretly bit her tongue.

It was over. She couldn’t hide her relationship with David anymore!

However, Old Mr. Johnson did not pursue the matter. “Aren’t you curious about the origin of the engagement at all?”

Rachel looked at Old Mr. Johnson. “Why haven’t I heard of it before?”

“I don’t know the exact origin of this marriage,” Old Mr. Johnson said. “To be honest, I’ve never thought that the Jones family would come to me with the token one day.”

The Jones family didn’t contact him all those years. He even thought that the Jones family had long forgotten about this marriage.

“Rae–Rae, as long as you are unwilling, even if you have to sacrifice the entire Johnson family, I will help you destroy this marriage,” Old Mr. Johnson said calmly.

His words were filled with unquestionable determination.

Rachel sensed the determination in Old Mr. Johnson’s eyes. Her almond–shaped eyes were puzzled. “Do you want me to propose breaking off the engagement?”

is it now? It’s no longer the era of prenatal marriage.” Old Mr. Johnson held her hand and patted it earnestly. “Rae–Rae, this marriage is not

saying that, Rachel did not respond for a long

honestly. She actually

to break off the

have seen through her thoughts and did not say anything

for

Commerce that would be coming soon. “I know you don’t like to go through the motions,

Mr. Johnson’s arm and carefully walked down the steps.

just a formality. You’ve seen the people from the remaining families,” Old Mr. Johnson said. “Even if it’s for my sake, they won’t make things difficult for you. Don’t think that I’m long–winded. I let you participate in this Chamber of Commerce to let you appear openly. Besides, I can help

grown up and have the ability to take charge, it’s time for them to see our Rae–Rae’s glory. The other families have a pivotal position in Seaxas. If you

or in private, having more connections was another

to

understand your intentions.”

understand why her maternal grandfather suddenly wanted to pave the

because of David’s sudden engagement?

Rachel felt that she needed to have a good chat with David about the origin of the engagement.

was really mean. He had actually hidden it

Rachel and Old Mr. Johnson’s figures gradually disappeared, Old Mr. Smith slowly walked out from behind the

the two of them left, the butler observed the expression

Smith’s face.

rooted to the ground