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.

is…” He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her

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

then turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae,

Her demeanor was

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

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

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

eye.

Sam took a step forward and extended his hand to

his

that was to be held at the Chamber

he would be attending the meeting with

was thrilled to hear

Rachel. “Miss Grey,

he said this, not only was Rachel caught by

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

then left after

also

she stepped into the elevator,

not bother Rachel

was missing when she reached the

Chapter 472

person who bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint

heard a familiar voice call out to her from

turned around and

said in

for this?” Darcy walked forward and

flickered slightly. She then broke into a

took the phone and asked casually, “Where did you

with a deadpan expression, “I saw

lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if there’s nothing

Darcy

she should not

was difficult for

fled the scene immediately. How could

party’s intentions

everything was as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from harm all

up in

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

the city of Seaxas was transformed into a

straight

dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the mood

writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous glances. They were moving to the music

crowd as he

the man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately

the

pinned him down on the

Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even

man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly at

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

end of the phone chuckled and

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

snorted coldly and walked straight

as he watched

was impressed at Darcy’s

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

nothing Darcy could

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the

Hell’s crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He

brutally beaten that his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his

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

as blood

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat

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the man with the buzz cut a

tied to the board away with two others. He

men were left in the private

went straight to the point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you. Leave

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, hinting at evil. “Or have you had a change of heart

eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my

lazily leaned back in his seat, his left 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 for

case, he would be

the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless

pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because of

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

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

“That’s none of your

look at this,” Hell handed

a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes and looked

was a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent

his

Darcy’s expression,

something even more interesting while

Darcy interrupted him coldly. He looked up at

faded a little, and a cold light flickered in his

Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is Rachel

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

won’t say

don’t forget who your real boss

What right do

tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at

that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna

anyone that what he did would make

knew what every single look

meant.

to take a

with Rachel that

raised his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do

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

he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave after tossing the document

Chapter 474

Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital,

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