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 subtly from top to

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

Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

nodded slightly. Her

long heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known

Rachel took on her father’s surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted

he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as

eye.

Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward and

his hand

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

he would be

thrilled

at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have

by surprise, but Arthur and

sheepishly.

then left after bidding

after, Rachel also left

the elevator, someone

incident did not bother Rachel at

her phone was missing when

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her earlier, and a cold

Grey.” Rachel heard a familiar voice call

around and

said in

walked forward and handed the

saw the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She

took the phone and asked

“I saw what happen by coincidence.”

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

Darcy leave in

that she should not

happened recently, it was difficult for

would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him and sn*tched the

knew the other party’s

as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her

the driver pulled up in front

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

transformed into a colorful and dynamic

straight to a

an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush,

crowd on the dance floor was a writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently

as

at the bar counter saw Darcy,

the

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

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

gritted his teeth and glared indignantly

you going to invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy

phone chuckled and gave the man with

the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a

walked straight toward

as

was impressed at

their hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which used

Darcy could not

corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost private

swung open. Hell’s crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart

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

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

howled in pain as

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

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the man with the

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

were left

went straight to the point and warned Hell, “I’m

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

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

a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill

case, he would be

was a cold-blooded and ruthless

Darcy had now stopped

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

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

frowned. “That’s none

at this,” Hell

him with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes and looked at

was a genetic tast

why Hell sent

pupils dilated as his heart sk*pped a

took in the change in Darcy’s expression, and

even more interesting while I was

He looked up at Hell and said, “This

faded a little,

calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from

disappeared. “You know that’s not what

won’t say a

who your real boss

one person all his life. What right do

his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He

he 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.

that what he

grow up. He knew

meant.

he wanted to take

with Rachel that she

calmly. “Whose instructions do you think I’m following

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

finished speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near

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Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel

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