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,

go over. “This is my

Rachel. “Rae-Rae,

slightly. Her demeanor

the heiress of the Johnson family, who

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

regarded her as

eye.

you.” Sam took a step forward and extended his hand

shook his

chatting about the meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of Commerce in

he would be attending

was thrilled to hear

at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have

Rachel caught by surprise,

atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you

left after bidding them

Rachel also left the

elevator, someone bumped hard into

not bother Rachel at

her phone was missing when she reached the

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thought of the person who bumped into her earlier, and

Grey.” Rachel heard a familiar voice call out to her from

around and

in

this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the

slightly. She then broke into a

took the phone and asked casually,

deadpan expression, “I saw

noticed the indifference in Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating

Rachel watched Darcy leave

that she should

difficult for her not to suspect that Darcy

if she disregarded the pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately.

the other party’s intentions right from

what had Darcy protected her from harm all these

the driver pulled up in front

looked up at the gradually thickening night

was transformed into a

straight to a

bar exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting

their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous glances. They were moving to the music

as he walked

counter saw

the

him down on the bar counter using

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 and

me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy

the phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut a

wooden door. He turned slightly and made

and walked straight toward the wooden

the buzz-cut frowned as he

impressed

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

was nothing Darcy could

dark corridor, Darcy walked straight

He held a dart in his

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 up, and

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

howled in pain as blood

Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and

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gave the man with

to the board away with two others.

were

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

people say that 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 a faint smile, hinting at evil. “Or have you had a change of heart after getting a

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

temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it

was the case, he would be able to

the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and

that Darcy had now stopped killing

Darcy’s voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but just

eyes and gave a half-smile. There was a hint of evil

frowned. “That’s none of your

you should have a look at

burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes and

was a genetic

Hell sent

dilated as his heart

change in Darcy’s expression, and

interesting while I was

coldly. He looked up at Hell

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

Grey

face disappeared.

say

don’t forget who

his life. What right do you

gritted his teeth. He

fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious of you. Why do you still want to

than anyone that what he did would make

up. He knew what every single look on

meant.

wanted to

years of friendship with Rachel that she would

looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think

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

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

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying at Johnson’s

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