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

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

to Rachel.

Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

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

the men in the Johnson family doted on

understood why the Johnson family regarded

eye.

took a step forward and

shook his hand

chatting about the meeting that was

Sam he would be attending

was thrilled to

he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

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

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

after bidding

after, Rachel also

the elevator, someone bumped

not

only realized that her phone was missing when she reached

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

heard a familiar voice call out to

turned around and

said in

walked forward

saw the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then

took the phone and asked

“I saw what happen

the indifference in Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating

Darcy leave in

should not

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

expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him and sn*tched the phone back

other party’s intentions right from the

then what had Darcy protected her from

driver pulled up in front to

immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her

transformed into a colorful and dynamic

straight

dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the mood

the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous glances. They were moving to

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily

at the bar counter

the

pinned him down on the

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

this, the man gritted his teeth

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

the other end of the phone chuckled and gave

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

walked straight toward the

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk

was impressed

without much difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock,

was nothing Darcy

corridor, Darcy walked straight

of the table. He held a

at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands

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

howled in pain as blood flowed from his

then pulled out a

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the man with the buzz cut a

and took the man tied to the board away with two

men were left in the private

warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you.

but I don’t think that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at evil.

at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed

seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a

would be able to win Darcy

who was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He was an

had now stopped killing because of

doing what you want to do, but just leave

hint of evil in the corners of his

“That’s none of

you should have a look at this,” Hell handed a

him with a burning gaze. He then lowered his

a genetic tast

now understood why Hell sent someone to

his heart sk*pped

in Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

interesting while I was investigating

at Hell

Hell’s smile faded a little,

him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the

face disappeared. “You know

won’t say

who

What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy looked at him

tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

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

better than anyone that what

Rachel grow up. He knew what every single

meant.

he wanted to take

the years of friendship with

eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose

up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from

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

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Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had

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