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

is my granddaughter,

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae,

slightly. Her demeanor was

had long heard of the heiress of the

father’s surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering

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

eye.

Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward and

shook his hand

meeting that was to be

told Sam he would be attending the

was thrilled to hear

he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but

Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you for

left after

Rachel also left the

the elevator, someone

incident did not bother

phone was

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her earlier, and a cold glint flashed across her

voice call out

around and

in surprise,

for this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the phone

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

took the phone and asked casually, “Where

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw what

eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide

Rachel watched Darcy

that she should

what had happened recently, it was difficult for

to have fled the scene immediately. How

knew the other party’s intentions right from

what had Darcy protected her from harm

pulled up in front to pick up

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

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground for

drove straight to

exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the mood for

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

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily toward

the man at the bar counter saw Darcy,

the

pinned him down on the bar counter using his body

his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to

his

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

the phone chuckled and

out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture

walked straight toward

man with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy

impressed

place without much difficulty. The place, which used

was nothing Darcy could not

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the

were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in

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

to look for me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for

in pain as

at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and

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with the

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

two men were

to the point and warned Hell,

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,

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

hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with no regard

this was the case, he would be able

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

Darcy had now stopped killing because of

the cr*p.” Darcy’s voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone. You know what I’m

half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners of his eyes. “Tell me who that woman

frowned. “That’s none of

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

gaze. He

a

why Hell sent someone to

his heart

change in Darcy’s

more interesting while I was investigating

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

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

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

on his face disappeared. “You know that’s

won’t say a

don’t forget who your real boss

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

gripped his ring tightly and gritted his

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

than anyone that what he did would make them

had watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every

meant.

wanted to take a

banked on the years of friendship with Rachel that she

Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you

again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but

placed it near the report. He then turned to leave after tossing the

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the hospital,

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