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,

to go over. “This is my granddaughter, Rachel

to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

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

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

finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and

eye.

took a

shook his

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

Sam he would be attending

was thrilled to

left, he suddenly looked at Rachel.

was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam a puzzled

smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook

after

Rachel also left

into the elevator, someone

incident did not bother

phone was missing when

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her earlier, and a cold

familiar voice

around and saw

in surprise,

Darcy walked

phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a smile. “Thank

took the phone and asked casually, “Where did you

with a deadpan expression, “I

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

watched Darcy

that she should not

after what had happened recently, it was difficult for her

she disregarded the pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up

the other party’s

had expected, then what had Darcy

pulled up in front

As she looked up at the gradually thickening night sky,

Seaxas was transformed

straight to

dim lighting and plush, opulent__

mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily toward

the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked up

the

pinned him down on the bar counter using

a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even Boss won’t be able to save

his teeth and glared

invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy

phone chuckled and gave the man with

a thick wooden door. He turned

walked straight toward the wooden

frowned as

was impressed at

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

nothing Darcy

dark corridor, Darcy walked

open. Hell’s crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it at the man

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

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

in pain as

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

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with the

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

men were left in

and warned

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

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

His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with no regard for their

the case, he would be able

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

that Darcy had now

stop you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone.

There was a hint of evil in the corners of his eyes. “Tell me

none of

look at this,”

burning gaze. He

was a genetic

now understood why Hell sent someone to steal

as his heart sk*pped

change in Darcy’s expression,

even more interesting while

enough.” Darcy interrupted him coldly. He looked up at

me who this woman is.” Hell’s smile faded a little, and a

calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her name

disappeared. “You know that’s not what

say

who your real

What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy

and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy with bloodshot

my men and sna tched my phone

than anyone that what he did

Rachel grow up. He knew

meant.

he wanted to take a

of friendship with Rachel that she would not

calmly. “Whose

test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t

took out a lighter and placed it near the report.

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from the hospital, Rachel had been

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