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.

looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top

gestured for Rachel to go over. “This is my granddaughter, Rachel

then turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae,

nodded slightly. Her demeanor

the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as

surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her

understood why the Johnson family regarded her

eye.

Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward and

his hand

then walked into the ward, chatting about the meeting that was to be held

be

was thrilled

he left, he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have

soon as he said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also

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

after

Rachel also left the

elevator, someone

did not bother Rachel

realized that her phone was missing when

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who bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint flashed

voice

around

said in

looking for this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the

slightly. She then broke into a smile. “Thank

and asked casually, “Where did you

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw

hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if

watched Darcy leave in

should

for her not to suspect

pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with

the other party’s intentions right from the

she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

the driver pulled up in front to pick up

looked up at the gradually thickening

dark, the city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic

drove straight to

with dim lighting

on the dance floor was a writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous

indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily

man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

him down

man instinctively moved his hand to his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is

the man gritted his teeth

in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke into

chuckled and gave

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

walked straight

with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy

impressed

which used to be a

was nothing Darcy

corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost

He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it at the man on the

was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire body

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

in pain as

He then pulled out

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gave the man with the

cut understood Hell’s instructions immediately and took the man tied to the board away with two others. He then closed

the two men were

the point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you. Leave her

revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at evil. “Or have you had a change of heart after getting

intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise, do you think you will still be

temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill

was the case, he would be able to win Darcy

was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer.

Darcy had now stopped killing

you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone. You know

and gave a half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners of his eyes. “Tell me who that woman

none of

you should have a look at

gaze. He then lowered

a

understood why Hell sent

his heart

change in Darcy’s expression, and

something even more interesting

interrupted him coldly. He looked up at

Hell’s smile faded a

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

on his face disappeared. “You know

say a

forget who your real boss

person all his life. What right do

gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy with bloodshot

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. Why do you still want to

knew better than anyone that what he did would

watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

he wanted to

on the years of friendship with Rachel

and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think I’m following

picked up the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you

took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying

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