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.

is…” He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top

Rachel to go over. “This is my granddaughter,

then turned to Rachel.

Her demeanor was self-assured

the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known

Rachel took on her father’s surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her with much love

was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the

eye.

you.” Sam took a step forward and extended

shook his hand

into the ward, chatting about the meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of Commerce in a

Sam he would be

thrilled to

he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have

caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam

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

then left after

Rachel also left the

stepped into the elevator,

not bother Rachel at

phone was

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thought of the person who bumped into her earlier, and a

voice call out to her from

turned around and

said in surprise,

this?” Darcy walked forward and handed

Rachel saw the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a smile. “Thank

took the phone and asked

“I

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

watched Darcy

knew that she should not have doubted

recently, it was difficult for her not to suspect that

have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him and

other party’s intentions right from the

everything was as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from harm all

in

the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were

was transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground

straight to a

atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the

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

as he walked steadily toward

the bar counter saw

the

pinned him

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

this, the man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly

go

end of the phone chuckled

of a thick wooden door. He turned

snorted coldly and walked straight toward the

man with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk

impressed at

place without much difficulty. The place, which used

was nothing Darcy

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the

resting on the corner of the table. He

that his 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 up, and he

looking

in pain as blood flowed from his

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

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man with the buzz cut a

to the board away with

were left in

and warned

dogs are the most loyal animals in the world, but I don’t think that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a

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

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

be able to win Darcy

was once known as the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He

a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing

harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do,

hint of evil in the corners of his eyes. “Tell me who

“That’s none of

should have a look at this,” Hell

him with a burning gaze. He then lowered his

was a genetic tast

now understood why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s

his

in the change in Darcy’s expression, and his

something even more interesting while I was investigating

coldly. He looked up at Hell and said, “This matter

is.” Hell’s smile faded a

and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey

the smirk on his face disappeared. “You know that’s

say

who your

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

gritted his teeth. He glared

hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious of you. Why do you still want

than anyone that what he did would make them

Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look on her

meant.

wanted to

of friendship with Rachel

at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think I’m following to protect

won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave Miss

near

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was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been

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