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, her subtly from top to

“This is my granddaughter, Rachel Grey.

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

had long heard of the heiress of the

all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her

regarded her

eye.

Sam took a step forward and extended his hand to

shook his

meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of Commerce

would be attending the meeting

thrilled to

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

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

sheepishly. “I probably mistook

left after bidding them

after, Rachel also left

the elevator, someone

not bother Rachel at

her phone was

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person who bumped into her earlier,

a familiar voice

turned around and saw

in

Darcy walked forward and

saw the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then

phone and asked casually, “Where did

a deadpan expression, “I

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

Darcy leave

knew that she should not

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

fled the

knew the other party’s intentions right from the

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

up in front

car immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were filled with

transformed into a colorful and dynamic

drove straight to a

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

the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush

indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily toward

bar counter saw

the

him down on the bar

instinctively moved his hand to his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise

gritted his teeth and glared

me in, or should I go in

phone chuckled and gave the man

walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for Darcy to follow

snorted coldly and walked straight toward

as he watched Darcy

impressed

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

nothing Darcy

corridor, Darcy walked straight

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

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

the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting a dart into the ear of the

man howled in pain as blood flowed from

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair

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with the buzz

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

two men were left in the

straight to the point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you.

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

at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise, do you think you will still be

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

case, he would be able to win Darcy to his

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

had now stopped killing because of

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

half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners of his eyes. “Tell

frowned. “That’s none

you should have a look at this,” Hell handed a

stared at him with a burning gaze. He

was a genetic tast

now understood why Hell sent someone to

pupils dilated as his

in Darcy’s

even more interesting while I was

Darcy interrupted him coldly. He looked up at Hell and said, “This matter

is.” Hell’s smile faded a little, and a cold light flickered in his

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

disappeared.

won’t say

don’t forget who your

What right do you have to warn me?”

his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

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.

than anyone that what he did would

watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

wanted to take

with Rachel that

looked at Hell calmly. “Whose

won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave Miss Grey

soon as he finished speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave after tossing the document into

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