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,

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

to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as

Rachel took on her 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 kept her away from the

eye.

took a step forward and extended his hand to

shook his hand

then walked into the ward, chatting about the meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of Commerce

he would be

thrilled

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

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

atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly.

after bidding them

Rachel also left the

elevator, someone bumped

not bother

realized that her phone was

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

Rachel heard a familiar voice call out to her from

around and

in

walked forward and handed the phone

flickered slightly.

took the phone and asked casually, “Where did

expression, “I saw what happen by

Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his

Rachel watched Darcy leave in

should not

happened recently, it was difficult for her not to

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

the other party’s

had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

in front to

looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her

dark, the city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground for

straight to

dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the mood for

their bodies would

as he

bar counter saw

the

Darcy pinned him down on

the man instinctively moved his 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

this, the man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly at

me in, or should I go in myself?”

of the phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut a sidelong

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

coldly and walked

frowned as he watched Darcy walk

impressed

much difficulty. The place, which used to

was nothing Darcy

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost

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

was so brutally beaten that his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably.

trouble of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting a

in pain as blood

then pulled out a chair and sat in front

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gave the man with the buzz cut

man tied to the

men were left in the private

went straight to the point and warned Hell, “I’m

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,

He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad

leaned back in his seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that

this was the case, he would be able to win Darcy to

the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless

had now stopped

Darcy’s voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do,

hint of evil

none of your

have a look at this,” Hell handed

gaze. He then lowered his eyes and looked at the

was a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent someone

as his heart

change in Darcy’s expression, and

more interesting while I was

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

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

looked at him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the

smirk on his face disappeared.

won’t say a

don’t forget who

loyal to only one person all his life. What right

his teeth. He

he let out a guffaw. “Not long ago, you fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family

anyone that what he did would make them

He knew what every

meant.

to take a

of friendship with Rachel that she would

“Whose instructions do you

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

finished speaking, he took out 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,

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