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?”

Chapter 471

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,

for Rachel to go over. “This is my granddaughter, Rachel Grey. She

then turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

of the Johnson family,

the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her with

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

eye.

Sam took a step forward and extended his hand

shook his hand

into the ward, chatting about the meeting that was to be held at

be attending the

thrilled to hear

looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have we met

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

the awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I

after

after, Rachel also

stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard

not bother Rachel

her phone was missing when

Chapter 472

her earlier, and a cold glint flashed across

familiar voice call out

around and

said in

you looking for this?” Darcy walked

eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a

took the phone and asked casually,

with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen

Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide

watched Darcy leave in

should

was difficult for her not to

she would have expected the person to have fled the

the other party’s intentions

expected, then what had Darcy protected

pulled up in front

immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening night

was transformed into a

drove straight

of romance, with dim lighting and plush,

the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as

as

the man at the bar counter saw Darcy,

the

he could say anything, Darcy pinned him

moved his hand to his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even Boss won’t

man gritted his teeth and glared

should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke

on the other end of the phone chuckled and gave the man

the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a

walked straight

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy

impressed at

without much difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock, had been transformed

Darcy could

dark corridor, Darcy walked

the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed

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 and feet were tied up, and he had

me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting a dart into

howled in pain as blood flowed

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a

Chapter 473

with

to the board

were

went straight to the point and warned

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

this, 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

was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you

was the case, he would be able

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

was a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing

“I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do,

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

none

a look at

stared at him with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes

was a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent someone

pupils dilated as his

in Darcy’s expression, and his smile

interesting while

coldly. He looked up at Hell and said,

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

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

disappeared. “You

say a

who your real boss

his life. What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy looked at

his ring tightly and gritted his

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

better than anyone that what he did would

Rachel grow up. He knew what every

meant.

to take

the years of friendship with

“Whose instructions do you think I’m following

won’t stop you from doing what

he finished speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to

Chapter 474

from the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255