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.

Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top

“This is

then turned to Rachel.

Sam.” Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor

the Johnson family,

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

how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the

eye.

meet you.” Sam took

shook his

chatting about the meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of

told Sam he would be attending the meeting with

was thrilled

at Rachel. “Miss Grey,

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

atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly.

after bidding them

Rachel also left the

elevator, someone

incident did not

her phone was missing when she reached

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of the person who bumped into her earlier, and

familiar voice call out

turned around and

said in surprise,

Darcy walked forward and handed the phone

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

and asked

“I

in Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey,

Darcy leave in

should not

it was difficult for

to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him and

other party’s intentions

everything was as she had expected, then what had

up in

looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were filled with

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

straight to a

with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor

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

looked indifferently at the crowd as

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked

the

say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the

instinctively 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

the man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly

or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly

end of the phone chuckled and gave the

of a thick wooden door.

snorted coldly and walked

buzz-cut frowned as

was impressed at Darcy’s

much difficulty. The place, which used

Darcy could

corridor, Darcy walked straight

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

directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands and feet were tied up, and

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

pain as blood flowed

indifferently. He then pulled

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gave the man with

immediately and took the man tied to the board away with two others. He

two men were left in

and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you. Leave her

that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at evil.

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

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

the case, he would be able to win Darcy to his

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

a pity that Darcy had now stopped

doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone. You know what I’m

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

“That’s none of

look at this,” Hell handed a

stared at him with a burning gaze. He then lowered

was a genetic tast

why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s

as his heart sk*pped a

change in Darcy’s expression,

even more interesting while I

up at Hell and said, “This matter ends

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

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

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

say a

forget who your real

loyal to only one person all his life. What right do

gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

Today, you hurt my men and sna tched

anyone that what he did would

grow up. He knew what

meant.

to take

with Rachel that she

eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do

I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave Miss Grey

it near the report. He then turned to leave after

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Old Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been

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