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,

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

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor

had long heard of the heiress of the

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

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

eye.

Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward and extended his hand

his

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

be attending the

thrilled to hear

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

was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom

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

then left after bidding

also left the

into the elevator,

did not bother Rachel

realized that her phone was missing

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the person who bumped into her earlier, and

heard a familiar voice call out to her

around and saw

said in

for this?” Darcy walked forward

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

the phone and asked casually,

“I saw

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

Darcy leave

should

after what had happened recently, it was difficult for

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

the other party’s intentions right from the

had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from harm

driver pulled up in front to

at the gradually thickening night sky, her

of Seaxas was transformed

drove straight to a

with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that

their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous glances.

indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily toward the

the bar counter saw

the

could say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar

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 be able to

his teeth

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

the other end of the phone chuckled

the man with the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door.

and walked straight

man with the buzz-cut frowned as he

was impressed at

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

nothing Darcy could

dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to

crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in

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

me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said,

in pain as blood flowed

Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat

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gave the man with the

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

were left in the private

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

revealing a

be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise, do you think

his seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a

case, he would be

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

Darcy had now stopped killing because

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

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

“That’s none of

should have a look at this,” Hell handed a document to

with a burning gaze. He

a

Hell sent someone to steal

his heart sk*pped

Darcy’s expression, and his smile

interesting while

looked up at Hell and said, “This matter ends here. Stop

me who this woman is.” Hell’s smile faded a little, and a cold light flickered in his

Grey from the Johnson family.

chuckled, and the smirk on his face disappeared. “You know that’s

won’t say

forget who your

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

gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy with

men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious

anyone that what he did would make them

knew what

meant.

he wanted to take a

banked on the years of friendship with

“Whose instructions do you think I’m

up the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want

soon as he finished speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave after tossing the document into

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Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying at

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