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

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

Rachel.

nodded slightly. Her demeanor

the Johnson family, who was known

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

he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and kept her

eye.

meet you.” Sam took a step forward

shook his

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

he would be attending the

thrilled to

suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

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

sheepishly.

after bidding them

also left

elevator,

incident did not bother Rachel

only realized that her phone was missing when

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who bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint

heard a familiar voice call out to

turned around and saw

in

walked forward and handed the

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

the phone and asked casually, “Where

deadpan expression, “I saw

Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression.

Darcy

that she should not

what had happened recently, it was difficult for

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

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right from the

expected, then what had Darcy

pulled up in front to pick up

looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped

dark, the city of Seaxas was transformed into

straight to

bar exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that

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

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked

counter saw Darcy, he immediately

the

could say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar counter using his

speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not

man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly

going to invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as

on the other end of the phone chuckled and gave

wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for Darcy

walked straight toward the

buzz-cut frowned as he watched

was impressed at Darcy’s

much difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock, had been

was nothing Darcy could not

Darcy walked

the corner of the table. He held

darts directed at him,

trouble of looking for you.”

pain as blood flowed from

then pulled

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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

two men were left

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

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 faint smile, hinting at evil. “Or have you had a change of heart after

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

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

would be able to win Darcy

known as the Shadow, who was a

had now stopped

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

eyes and gave a half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners

“That’s none

at this,” Hell handed

with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes

a

why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s ashes

as his heart sk*pped

the change in Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

something even more interesting while I was

at Hell and

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

“She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her name

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

won’t say a

don’t forget who your real

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

ring tightly and gritted his teeth.

with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched

knew better than anyone that what he did would

He knew what every single look on her

meant.

he wanted to take a

of friendship with Rachel that she would

at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do

again. I won’t stop you

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

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was discharged from the

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