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.

looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top

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

then turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

Sam.” Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

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

father’s surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her with much love and

Sam saw how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and

eye.

you.” Sam took a step

his

ward, chatting about the meeting that was to be held

would be attending the meeting with

was thrilled to hear

he left, he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have

said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam

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

then left after bidding

Rachel also left

she stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard

not bother Rachel

only realized that her phone was missing

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of the person who bumped into her earlier, and a

voice

turned around and

said in

Darcy walked forward and handed the

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

and asked casually,

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw what

to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey,

watched Darcy leave

should not have doubted

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

to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught

party’s intentions right from the

she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her

pulled up in

looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped

of Seaxas was transformed into

drove straight to

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

music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous

as he walked steadily toward the

the bar counter saw Darcy,

the

him down on the bar counter

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

man gritted his teeth and glared

I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly

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

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

snorted coldly and walked straight

with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy

impressed at Darcy’s

The place, which used to be a

Darcy could

dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the

resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it at the man

directed at him, and

trouble of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting a

howled in pain as blood flowed from

He then pulled out a chair and sat in front

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with the

took the man tied to the board away with two others. He then closed the door of the

the two men were left in the private

warned Hell,

say that dogs are the 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,

should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance.

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

this was the case, he would be able to win

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

had now stopped killing

Darcy’s voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but

of evil in

“That’s none of your

have a look at

burning gaze. He

a genetic tast

why Hell sent someone to steal

as his

change in Darcy’s expression,

more interesting

He looked up at Hell and said,

a little,

Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is

smirk on his face disappeared. “You know that’s not what

won’t say

forget who your real boss

loyal to only one person all his life. What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy looked at

ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He

a guffaw. “Not long ago, you fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone

than anyone that what he did would

grow up. He knew what every

meant.

to take

of friendship with Rachel that she would not doubt

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

picked 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

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

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from the hospital, Rachel had been staying at

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