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?”

Chapter 471

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

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

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

Sam.” Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as Miss

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

family regarded her as the

eye.

meet you.” Sam took a

his

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

be attending

was thrilled to hear

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

was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom

sheepishly. “I

then left after bidding them

after, Rachel also left

the elevator, someone bumped hard into

did not bother Rachel

that her phone was missing when she reached the parking

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the person who bumped into her earlier, and a cold

heard a familiar voice call out to

turned around and saw

said in surprise,

Darcy walked forward and handed

flickered slightly. She then broke into a smile.

took the phone and asked casually, “Where did you find

“I saw what happen by

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

Darcy leave

should not have doubted

for her not to suspect that Darcy had

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

party’s intentions right from

was as she had expected, then what had

in front to

got into the car immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening night

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

straight to a

dim lighting and

Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged

the crowd as he walked

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

he could say anything, Darcy pinned him

heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise

the man gritted his teeth and

should I go

the phone chuckled and gave the man

out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for Darcy to follow

walked straight toward the wooden

frowned as he

impressed at Darcy’s

place, which used

was nothing Darcy

corridor, Darcy walked

He held a dart in his hand

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

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

as blood flowed from

Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat in front

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gave the man with the buzz

man tied to

were

went straight to the point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you.

think that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth

Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be

fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with no regard for their

would be

who was a cold-blooded

a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing

was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what

There was a hint of evil in the corners of

none of

should have a look at this,” Hell

at him with a burning gaze. He then

was a genetic

why Hell sent someone

dilated as his heart

took in the change in Darcy’s

interesting while I

at Hell and said, “This matter ends here.

who this woman is.” Hell’s smile faded a little, and a cold

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

his face disappeared. “You know that’s not what I’m

say a

don’t forget who your real boss

only one person all his life. What right do you have to

his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

hurt my men and sna

than anyone that what he

He knew what every

meant.

wanted to

years of friendship with

raised his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think I’m following to protect

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

finished speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel

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