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?”

era of prenatal marriage.” Old Mr. Johnson held

saying that, Rachel did not

asked herself honestly. She actually liked

didn’t want to break

seen through her thoughts and did

two of them sat at Joyce’s for

left, Old Mr. Johnson talked about the Chamber of Commerce that would be coming soon. “I know you don’t like to go

ready then.” Rachel held Old Mr. Johnson’s arm and carefully walked down the steps.

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

them to see our Rae–Rae’s glory. The other families have a pivotal position in Seaxas. If you can really form a deep friendship with them, it will become a bargaining chip for you to turn the tide

it was in business or in private, having more connections was

to be prepared.

understand

grandfather suddenly wanted to pave

because of David’s

that she needed to have a good

mean. He had actually hidden it from

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

butler observed the

Smith’s face.

Mr. Smith stood rooted to the ground in shock,

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