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

for Rachel to go over. “This is my

to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

slightly. Her

of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known

her father’s surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her with much love and

was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of

eye.

to meet you.” Sam took a step forward

shook his

meeting that was to be held at the

would be attending the meeting

thrilled to hear

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

not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and

Sam smiled sheepishly.

then left after bidding

also

elevator, someone

incident did not bother Rachel

was missing when

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of the person who bumped into her earlier, and

Rachel heard a familiar voice

turned around

in

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

phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a smile. “Thank

the phone and asked casually, “Where did you find

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen

indifference in Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss

watched Darcy leave

should

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

pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught

the other party’s intentions right from the

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

the driver pulled up in front to pick

immediately. As she looked up at the gradually

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and

straight

with dim lighting and plush, opulent__

pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would

indifferently at the crowd as he

at the bar counter saw Darcy,

the

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

hand to his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even

this, the man gritted his teeth

to invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke into

on the other end of the phone chuckled

long after, the man with the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and

and walked straight

buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy

was impressed at Darcy’s

place, which used to be a dock, had been transformed

was nothing Darcy

dark corridor, Darcy walked

the corner of the table. He held a dart in

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

the trouble of looking for you.”

in pain as blood flowed

at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat in

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the man with the buzz cut a

understood Hell’s instructions immediately and took the man tied to

were left in

the point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning

think that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at

stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise,

supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with no regard for their

this was the case, he would be able to win

the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He was

was a pity that Darcy had

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

a hint of

“That’s none of your

look at this,” Hell handed a document

with a burning gaze. He then lowered his

a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent

as his heart

the change in Darcy’s expression, and his

even more interesting while I was

Darcy interrupted him coldly. He looked up at Hell

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

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

on his face disappeared. “You know that’s not

say

don’t forget who

his life. What right

tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel

knew better than anyone that what he did would make

grow up. He knew what every

meant.

wanted to

of friendship with Rachel that she would not doubt

calmly. “Whose instructions

it again. I won’t stop you from doing

he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel had

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