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 subtly from top

for Rachel to go over. “This is

to Rachel.

nodded slightly. Her demeanor was

long heard of the heiress of the

men in the

saw how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and kept her away

eye.

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

his hand

walked into the ward, chatting about the meeting that

he would be attending the meeting with

was thrilled to hear

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

only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom

Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you for someone

after bidding them

Rachel also

into the elevator, someone bumped hard

did not

only realized that her phone was

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who bumped into her earlier,

familiar voice call out to her

turned around and saw

in surprise,

walked forward and handed the

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

took the phone and asked casually, “Where

a deadpan expression, “I saw what

eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression.

Darcy leave in

that she should

difficult for her not

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 the

the other party’s intentions

was as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected

driver pulled up in

the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were

Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground for

drove straight to a

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

beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they

the crowd as he walked

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked up

the

say anything, Darcy pinned him down

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

the man gritted his teeth and glared

invite me in, or should I go

end of the phone chuckled and

wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for

coldly and walked straight toward the

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched

impressed at Darcy’s

much difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock, had been transformed into

was nothing Darcy could

Darcy walked straight to

legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it

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

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

as

then pulled out a chair

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gave the man with the

with the buzz cut understood Hell’s instructions immediately and took the man tied to the board away

were left in the

and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you. Leave her

dogs are the most loyal animals 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

Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial

leaned back in his seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I

the case, he would be

Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and

Darcy had now

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

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

frowned. “That’s none of your

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

him with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes

a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent someone

as his heart sk*pped a

in Darcy’s expression,

more interesting while I was investigating

at

faded a little, and a cold light flickered in

him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from

and the smirk on his face disappeared.

say a

forget who

What right do

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

hurt my men and sna tched my

knew better than anyone that what he did would make them

grow up. He knew what

meant.

he wanted to

years of friendship with Rachel that she would not

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

up the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want

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

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the hospital, Rachel had been

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