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,

gestured for Rachel to go over. “This is my

to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet not

had long heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as

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

regarded her

eye.

to meet you.” Sam took a

shook his

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

he would be

thrilled to hear

looked at Rachel. “Miss

Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam

the awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I

after bidding them

also

into the elevator, someone bumped

incident did not bother

only realized that her phone was missing when she reached the parking

Chapter 472

of the person who bumped into her earlier, and

familiar voice call out to

around and saw

said in surprise,

Darcy walked forward and handed the phone to

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

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

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

indifference in Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if there’s nothing else, I’ll

watched Darcy leave

should not

after what had happened recently, it was difficult for her not to suspect

motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him

knew the other party’s intentions right from the

she had expected, then what

the driver pulled up in front

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

was transformed into

drove straight to

with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that

Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently

as he walked

counter saw Darcy,

the

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

calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly.

the man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly at

go in myself?” Darcy asked

end of the phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut a sidelong

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

snorted coldly and walked straight toward the wooden

man with the buzz-cut frowned as

impressed at

which used to be a

was nothing Darcy could not

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost

of the table. 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

you’ve come to look for me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting a dart

howled in pain as blood flowed

indifferently. He then pulled

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man with the buzz cut a

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

men were left in

point and warned

don’t think that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a

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

right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer

would be

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

pity that Darcy had

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

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

frowned. “That’s none

you should have a look at this,” Hell handed

with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes

was a genetic tast

sent someone to steal

dilated as his heart sk*pped a

the change in Darcy’s expression, and his smile

even more interesting while I was investigating

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

is.” Hell’s smile faded a little, and

at him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the

chuckled, and the smirk on his face disappeared. “You know

say

forget who your real boss

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

tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious of you. Why do you still want

that what he did would make them

watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

to take

years of friendship with Rachel that she

eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose

up the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave Miss Grey

lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to

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the hospital,

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