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.

scrutinizing, her subtly from top

“This is

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

Sam.” Rachel nodded slightly. Her

heard of the heiress of the

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

why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes

eye.

Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a

shook his

that was to be held at the Chamber

Sam he would be attending the meeting with

thrilled to hear

he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have

not only was Rachel caught by surprise,

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

after bidding

after, Rachel also left the

elevator,

incident did not

realized that her phone was missing

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bumped into her earlier,

voice call out to her

around and saw

in surprise,

Darcy walked forward and handed the phone to

her eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a smile.

and asked

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by coincidence.” Coincidence

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

Darcy

should

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

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

knew the other party’s intentions

was as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her

in front to pick

car immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were filled

Seaxas was transformed

drove straight

romance, with dim lighting and plush,

was a writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked

the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked up

the

he could say anything, Darcy pinned him

his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas.

gritted his teeth

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

on the other end of the phone chuckled and

thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a

coldly and walked

frowned as he watched Darcy

was impressed at

without much difficulty. The place, which used to be

nothing Darcy

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the

open. Hell’s crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it

brutally beaten that his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled

for me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said,

as blood flowed

at Hell indifferently. He then pulled

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man with the buzz cut

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

were left

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

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

at Hell intensely. “You should be glad

hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with

this was the case, he would be able to

was a cold-blooded and

Darcy had now

cr*p.” Darcy’s voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to

half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the

“That’s none of

at this,” Hell handed

burning gaze. He then lowered his

was a

why Hell sent

dilated as his heart

change in Darcy’s

even more interesting

up at Hell and said, “This matter ends here. Stop

is.” Hell’s smile faded a little, and

Miss Grey

and the smirk on his face disappeared.

won’t say a

don’t forget who your real

What right do you have to warn

gritted his teeth. He glared at

me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are

what he did

He knew what every single

meant.

to

on the years of friendship with Rachel that

calmly. “Whose instructions do you think I’m following

up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave

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

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from the hospital, Rachel had

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