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 subtly from

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

Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

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

heiress of the Johnson family, who was

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

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

eye.

Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward

his

the meeting that was

would be attending the meeting

thrilled to

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

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

the awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably

then left after bidding them

after, Rachel also left

she stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard

not bother Rachel

that her phone was missing when she reached the

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her earlier, and a

Grey.” Rachel heard a familiar voice call out to

turned around

said in

you looking for this?” Darcy walked forward

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

took the phone and asked casually, “Where

with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by

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

Rachel watched Darcy

she should

it was difficult for her not to suspect that Darcy had other

she disregarded the pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately.

other party’s

then what had Darcy protected

up in

looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her

transformed

straight to

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.

the crowd as

the bar counter saw Darcy,

the

say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar counter

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

gritted his teeth and glared indignantly at

go in myself?” Darcy

other end of the phone chuckled and gave the

buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and

walked

frowned as

was impressed at

which used to be a

nothing Darcy could not

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the

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

face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him,

for me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for

man howled in pain as blood flowed from his

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

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gave the man with

took the man tied to the board

men were left in the private

went straight to the point and warned

raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at evil. “Or

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

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

case, he would be able

Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless

a pity that Darcy had now stopped

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 what I’m

hint of evil in the

frowned. “That’s none

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

He then lowered his eyes and

was a

Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s

pupils dilated as his heart

Darcy’s expression, and his

something even more interesting

enough.” Darcy interrupted him coldly. He looked up at Hell and said, “This matter

is.” Hell’s smile faded a

looked at him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is

on his face disappeared. “You

won’t say a

don’t forget who your real boss

one person all his life. What right

gripped his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared

fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious of you. Why do you still want to protect

that what he did would make them

knew what

meant.

he wanted to take a

friendship with Rachel that she would not doubt

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

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

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

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Old Mr. Johnson was discharged from the

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