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.

scrutinizing, her subtly from top to

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

to Rachel.

slightly. Her

heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as Miss

the Johnson family doted on her, showering her with much love

regarded her as the apple of their

eye.

Sam took a step forward and extended his hand

his hand

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

Sam he would be attending

was thrilled

at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have we met

soon as he said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also

awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I

then left after

after, Rachel also

the elevator, someone

incident did not bother

her phone was missing when

Chapter 472

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

heard a familiar voice call out

turned around and saw

in

you looking for this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the phone

saw the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then

asked casually, “Where did

deadpan expression, “I saw what happen

eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if there’s nothing else,

Darcy leave

should not have doubted

difficult for her not

have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right from

had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

driver pulled up in front to pick

car immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful

drove straight to

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

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

indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily toward the

the bar counter

the

he could say anything, Darcy pinned him down on

voice, “This is

man gritted his teeth

or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly

phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut

of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture

coldly and walked straight toward the

buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk past

impressed at Darcy’s

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

was nothing Darcy could not

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to

crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He

so brutally beaten that his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him,

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

howled in pain as blood

indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat

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the man with the buzz cut

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

the two men were left

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

a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at evil. “Or

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 be

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

be

a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He was an execellent

Darcy had now stopped killing because of

doing what you want to do, but

gave a half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners

“That’s none

a look at this,” Hell handed a document

gaze. He then lowered his eyes and looked

a

understood why Hell sent someone to

pupils dilated as his heart

in Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

something even more interesting while I

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

Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is Rachel

on his face disappeared. “You

won’t say a

don’t forget who your

one person all his life. What right do you

ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at

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

knew better than anyone that what

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

meant.

he wanted to

on the years of friendship with Rachel that she would

calmly. “Whose

won’t stop you from doing what

as he finished speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then

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Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been

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