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?”

Chapter 471

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.

He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top to

to go over. “This is my granddaughter,

then turned to Rachel.

Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was

the

her father’s surname, all the men in the

Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her

eye.

took a step forward and extended his hand

shook his hand

group then walked into the ward, chatting about the meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of Commerce in a

be attending the

thrilled to

Rachel. “Miss Grey,

by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam

awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you for someone

after bidding

Rachel also

into the elevator,

not bother Rachel at

that her phone was

Chapter 472

her earlier, and a cold glint

familiar voice call out to

turned around and

said in

looking for this?” Darcy walked forward

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

phone and asked casually, “Where did you find

deadpan expression, “I saw what happen

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

watched Darcy

that she should not have

was difficult for her not to suspect that Darcy

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

Darcy knew the other party’s

expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

pulled up in front to

the gradually thickening

city of Seaxas was transformed

drove straight

bar exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush,

beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other as they exchanged amorous glances. They were moving

indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily toward

the bar counter saw

the

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

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 at

invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as

chuckled and gave the man

walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and

walked straight toward the

man with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk past

was impressed

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

nothing Darcy could not

corridor, Darcy walked

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

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

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

in pain as blood flowed

indifferently. He then pulled

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the man with

instructions immediately and took the man tied to

two men were left

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

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

Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial

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

case, he would be able to win Darcy to his

was a cold-blooded and

pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because of

the cr*p.” Darcy’s voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want

a hint of

none of

at this,” Hell handed a

a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes and looked

a

understood why Hell sent

as his heart sk*pped a

change in Darcy’s expression,

interesting while

interrupted him coldly. He looked up at Hell and said, “This matter ends here. Stop

this woman is.” Hell’s smile faded a little, and a cold

said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson

and the smirk on his face disappeared. “You

won’t say

don’t forget who your real boss

his life. What right do you have

ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

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

knew better than anyone that what he did

had watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

wanted to take a

on the years of friendship with Rachel that she would not doubt

Hell calmly. “Whose

won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave

lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave after tossing the

Chapter 474

Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel

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