Betrayal At The Altar

Chapter 470

Chapter 470

Rache lowered her eyes and said quietly, “Grandpa, you’re so clever.”

“I can see clearly that your heart isn’t on the chess game.” Arthur let on a sigh. His deep and mellow tone seemed to imply a hidden meaning in his words.

Rachel’s eyes flickered slightly. She pursed her lips and did not say anything.

Arthur smiled. “Since you have something on your mind, you don’t have to stay here with me.”

“All right then, I’ll leave first,” Rachel said.

Arthur gave her a dismissive wave before reaching for his cup.

As he sat on the stone bench in the pavilion and watched Rachel leave, his smile gradually faded.

“Sir, you’re too soft-hearted,” Mr. Chadwick said.

Hearing this, Arthur looked up at Mr. Chadwick and sighed. “How can I not be soft-hearted toward her?”

Arthur watched Rachel grow up all these years. She shared many of her mother’s personality traits.

There was no way for Arthur to be heart-hearted toward Rachel.

Mr. Chadwick’s lips curled into a faint smile. “You’re all born in different eras. You seem indulgent toward Miss Grey.”

Arthur stood up and walked to the river as he said wistfully, “It’s all my fault. I owe them too much in my previous life.”

Just then, a breeze blew past, causing some leaves on the ground to rustle.

Arthur’s eyes had a troubled look as if he was struggling with conflicting emotions. “Look, a gentle wind is blowing.”

Mr. Chadwick was still smiling although his gaze was cold and devoid of emotion. “Yes, a change is in the h*rizon.”

Rachel rushed back into the hospital building and walked into the elevator. Just then, David sent her a message. [I have some matters to attend to. I’ll leave first. See you tonight.]

She pursed her lips and quickly typed a reply. [What did you guys talk about?] David replied, [A major event in my life.]

By the time Rachel received his reply, she was already at the door of the hospital ward.

As soon as she entered the room, she asked Tom, “Uncle, what did you guys talk about just now?”

“Nothing.” Tom replied calmly.

There was a hint of complexity as he looked up at Rachel. “Rae-Rae, are you sure you want to be with David?”

“Yes.” Rachel had a faint smile on her lips. Her almond-shaped eyes flickered with determination. “He will soon become your nephew-in-law.”

Tom did not say anything. He took out a cigarette and was about to light it when he suddenly remembered that they were in the hospital. He had to restrain himself.

“Have you thought about…”

“I’ve thought about it.” Rachel seemed to know what Tom wanted to say. She spoke first. “I know that his identity is complex. I also know that it’s going to be dangerous if I am with him, but I won’t regret my decision.”

Hearing this, Tom fell silent.

He wondered if he should tell Rachel what David had offered in return for Tom’s approval of the relationship.

Earlier, David had agreed to help Tom conclude a multi-million dollar deal with some foreign investors. He also promised to sponsor the subsequent Seaxas project personally. It was rather infuriating to hear him resolve the situation using money as if it did not cost him a cent.

However, Tom had already accepted David’s favors. He could not go back on his word. Now, he had no reason to object to them being together.

Thinking of this, Tom sighed. “Does your grandfather know about your relationship?”

“I haven’t thought of what to say to him,” Rachel answered honestly. “Grandpa’s just recovered. I’m worried that he might get angry…”

“Ha!” Tom forced a smile. “You actually thought of his health even though you are head over heels in love with David.”

“Uncle!” Rachel looked at him indignantly.

Tom said, “Since you’ve already decided, I can’t do anything to stop you. Just remember that the Johnson family will always be behind you. Never let yourself suffer. Do you understand?”

Rachel grunted in acknowledgment. She stared at Tom and pondered for a moment before asking slowly, “Uncle, do you know anything about this? Why does Grandpa insist that I break off the engagement?”

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This question had bothered Rachel for the longest time.

It was true that the more one could not get an answer, the more persistent one

was.

Regardless of Arthur or Tom, they always had a hesitant look whenever they mentioned the engagement. This made Rachel even more curious.

When Tom heard this, he raised his eyebrows slightly. He picked up the glass of water on the table and replied perfunctorily, “Your mother was the one who arranged this engagement. I don’t know the details. Besides, didn’t you say in the past that you were worried that you won’t be happy if you got married…”

“Okay, okay,” Rachel interrupted him. “If you don’t want to tell me, I won’t ask any further.”

She was not a three-year-old child. How could she not know that it was just his excuse not to answer her question?

Tom looked at her. His lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something.

In the end, he chose not to say anything. He drank the water of water in one gulp. Just as the two of them fell into silence, they heard Arthur’s voice from outside the ward.

Exchanging looks, Rachel and Tom stood up and walked toward the door.

When they came out, they saw Arthur talking to a man.

The man was in his fifties. He was wearing a suit, and his eyes looked sharp. “This is Sam Turner. He’s the person in charge of the Chamber of Commerce. He was appointed to the position two years ago,” Tom whispered to Rachel.

Given the Johnson family’s status in Seaxas, every incumbent head of the Chamber of Commerce had to visit Arthur as soon as he was appointed.

Despite his age, Arthur was still the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.

Of course, Sam had to pay him a courtesy visit.

Although he was talking to Arthur, he was observant enough to notice Rachel’s

presence.

at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top

go over. “This is my granddaughter, Rachel Grey. She has been studying

turned to Rachel.

Her demeanor was self-assured

had long heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known

men in the Johnson family doted on her,

Sam saw how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple

eye.

you.” Sam took

shook his hand

about the meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of Commerce in

told Sam he would be

was thrilled

Rachel.

not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam a

the awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you

left after bidding them

Rachel also left

elevator, someone

incident did not bother Rachel

was missing when she

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the person who bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint flashed across her

Rachel heard a familiar voice call out

around and

in surprise,

this?” Darcy walked

the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then broke

the phone and asked casually, “Where did you find

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by

his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if there’s nothing else, I’ll

watched Darcy

should not have doubted

happened recently, it was difficult for her not to suspect that

have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy

other party’s intentions right from the

then what had

in front to pick up

the

of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful

straight

of romance, with dim lighting and plush,

crowd on the dance floor was a writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush

crowd as he walked steadily

the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

pinned him down on the

heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even Boss won’t be able

man gritted his teeth and

you going to invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy

on the other end of the phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut a

with the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for Darcy to follow

coldly and walked straight

buzz-cut frowned as

impressed at Darcy’s

The place, which used to be a dock, had been transformed into a

nothing Darcy could

Darcy walked straight to the innermost private

swung open. Hell’s crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand

face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands and feet were tied

look for me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting

howled in pain as

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out

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gave the man with

buzz cut understood Hell’s instructions immediately and took the man tied to

the two men were left in the private

and warned Hell,

a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into

this, Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise,

lazily leaned back in his seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see

would be able to win Darcy

who was a cold-blooded and

a pity that Darcy had

voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her

There was a hint of evil in the corners of his

“That’s none of

should have a look at

stared at him with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes

a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s ashes

as his heart

took in the change in Darcy’s

more interesting

looked up at Hell and said, “This

smile faded a little, and

at him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her

on his face disappeared. “You know that’s not

say

who your

has been loyal to only one person all his life. What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy looked

his teeth. He glared at

he let out a guffaw. “Not long ago, you fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious of you.

what he did would

grow up. He knew what every single

meant.

wanted to take

the years of friendship with

his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose

picked up the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t

out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave after tossing the document into the

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying at Johnson’s

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