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.

is…” He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her

“This is my granddaughter,

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae,

Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet not

long heard of the heiress of the

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

regarded her

eye.

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

his hand

that was to be held at the Chamber

told Sam he would be attending the meeting with

thrilled

suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have we

caught by surprise, but Arthur

awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I

then left after bidding them

after, Rachel also left

elevator, someone

did not

that her phone was missing when she reached the parking

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of the person who bumped into her

heard a familiar voice

around and

in

Darcy walked forward and handed the phone to

flickered slightly. She then broke into a

asked

with a deadpan expression, “I saw

to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey,

watched Darcy leave

knew that she should

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

if she disregarded the pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him and sn*tched

party’s

then what

in

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

was transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground

drove straight

bar exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush,

floor was a writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each

as he walked steadily

the man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately

the

could say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar counter using his

“This

man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly

go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as

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

of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly

and walked straight toward the wooden

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched

was impressed

without much difficulty. The place, which

Darcy

dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost private

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

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

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

in pain as blood flowed from

He then pulled out a chair and

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with the buzz

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

the two men were left in

and warned Hell, “I’m

case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at evil.

this, Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that

hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I

was the case, he would be able to win Darcy

a cold-blooded and ruthless

had now stopped killing because

voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you

was a hint of

none of your

at this,”

at him with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes and

was a genetic

understood why Hell sent someone to

pupils dilated as his heart sk*pped

took in the change in Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

something even more interesting while I was

coldly. He looked up at Hell and said, “This matter ends

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

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

smirk on his face disappeared. “You know that’s

won’t say a

don’t forget who your

What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy looked at him

ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared

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 are already

what he

watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every

meant.

to take a

of friendship with Rachel that she would not

eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose

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

a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to

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