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.

He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her

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

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

heiress of the Johnson family,

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

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

eye.

took

his hand

meeting that was to be held

be attending

thrilled to

looked at Rachel.

said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise,

sheepishly. “I probably mistook you

after

also

stepped into the elevator, someone bumped

not

was missing

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the person who bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint flashed across

Grey.” Rachel heard a familiar voice

around

said in surprise,

Darcy walked forward

phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She

took the phone and asked casually, “Where did

“I saw what happen by coincidence.”

eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide

Rachel watched Darcy leave

should

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

the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could

party’s

had expected, then what had Darcy protected her

the driver pulled up in front to pick up

immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were

Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic

straight to a

exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush,

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 with

the crowd as he

man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked up

the

before he could say anything, Darcy pinned him down on

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

gritted his

going to invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke into the

of the phone chuckled and gave the

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

walked straight toward the

with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk past

impressed at

which used to be

nothing Darcy

corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost private

table. He held

the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands and

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

in pain as blood

indifferently. He then pulled out a chair

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the man with the buzz cut a

man tied to the board

two men were left in

and warned Hell,

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

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

supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see

case, he would be able to win Darcy to

once known as the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded

a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because of

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

a half-smile. There was a hint of evil

frowned. “That’s none of

have a look at this,” Hell handed a document

at him with a burning gaze. He then

was a

why Hell sent

his

change in Darcy’s expression, and

even more interesting while I

up at Hell and said, “This matter ends

Hell’s smile faded a

Grey from the Johnson

face disappeared. “You know that’s

won’t say a

don’t forget who

his life. What right do

his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared

hurt my men and sna tched my phone

anyone that what he did

knew what

meant.

wanted to

banked on the years of friendship with Rachel that she would

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

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

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

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel

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