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.

Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly

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

to Rachel.

nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as Miss

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

Johnson family regarded her as the

eye.

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

shook his hand

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

he would be attending

was thrilled

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

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

Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you for someone

left after bidding

after, Rachel also left the

elevator, someone bumped hard

incident did not

that her phone was

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her

Rachel heard a familiar voice call out to her

around and

in surprise,

walked forward and handed

eyes flickered slightly. She then broke

took the phone and asked casually, “Where did you

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by

to hide his

watched Darcy leave in

she should not have doubted

happened recently, it was difficult for her not to

the person to have fled the scene immediately.

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right from

as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

driver pulled up in

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

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and

drove straight to a

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

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

crowd as he

man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

him down on the bar counter

instinctively moved his hand to his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This

gritted his teeth and glared

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

the other end of the phone chuckled and gave

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

walked straight toward the wooden

with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched

impressed at Darcy’s

their hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which used to

Darcy could not

corridor, Darcy walked

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

unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands and feet were

looking for you.” Hell said,

as blood flowed

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

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the man with the buzz

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

men were left

the point and warned Hell, “I’m

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

suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad

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 able to win Darcy to

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

that Darcy had

won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone. You know what I’m capable

was a hint of evil in the corners of his eyes.

none

at this,” Hell handed a

He then

a genetic tast

Hell sent someone to steal

dilated as his heart sk*pped

in Darcy’s expression, and

even more interesting

looked up at

a

“She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is Rachel

disappeared. “You know

won’t say

who

his life. What

his

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

better than anyone that what he did would

watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

to take

friendship with Rachel that she

looked at Hell calmly. “Whose

up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave

it near the report. He

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel had

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