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.

at Rachel scrutinizing, her

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

then turned to Rachel.

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

long heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who

all the men in the Johnson

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

eye.

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

his

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

would be attending the meeting

thrilled to hear

at Rachel.

as he said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur

the awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly.

left after

after, Rachel also left the

stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard

incident did not

only realized that her phone was

Chapter 472

person who bumped into her earlier, and a cold

Grey.” Rachel heard a familiar voice call out

around and

said in surprise,

walked forward and

the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She

phone and asked casually, “Where did you

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

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

Rachel watched Darcy

that she should not have

happened recently, it was difficult for

person to have fled the scene

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right

as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her

up in front to pick

into the car immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening

dark, the city of Seaxas was transformed

straight to a

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

Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous glances.

at the crowd as he walked steadily toward

counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked

the

could say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the

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

the man gritted his teeth and

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

end of the phone chuckled

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

and walked straight

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk past

was impressed at

found their hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock, had been

was nothing Darcy could

walked straight

the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed

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

you’ve come to look for me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell

man howled in pain as blood

pulled

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the man with

understood Hell’s instructions immediately and took the man tied to the board away with two others. He then closed the door

two men were left in

point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning

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

this, Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise, do you think you will still

a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with

the case, he would be able

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

pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because

harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone.

a hint of evil in the corners of his

“That’s none of your

at

gaze. He then

a genetic

why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s

dilated as his heart

in Darcy’s expression, and his

something even more interesting while I

up at Hell

smile faded a little, and a cold light flickered in

Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is

smirk on his face disappeared. “You know

won’t say a

forget who your

What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy

gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy with bloodshot

fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel

that what

had watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look on her

meant.

wanted to take a

on the years of friendship with

raised his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think

it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you

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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was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had

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