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.

He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top

“This is my granddaughter, Rachel Grey. She

to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

the

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

Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and

eye.

Miss Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step

his

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

Sam he would be

was thrilled to

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

as he said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and

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

left after

Rachel also

elevator,

incident did not bother

phone was missing when

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thought of the person who bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint flashed across her

voice call out

turned around and saw

in surprise,

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

the phone, her eyes flickered slightly.

the phone and asked casually,

“I saw what happen by

in Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his

Rachel watched Darcy leave

knew that she should not have doubted

after what had happened recently, it was difficult for her not to

fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right

what had Darcy protected her from harm all these

in

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

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic

straight to

dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the mood

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

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily toward the

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately

the

anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar

“This is

man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly at

should I go

other end of the phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut a

with the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for Darcy to

coldly and walked

man with the buzz-cut frowned as

was impressed

their hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which

was nothing Darcy could

Darcy walked straight to the

crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart

directed at him, and his entire

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

pain as blood

He then pulled out a

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the man with the buzz

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

the two men were left

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

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

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

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

would be able to win Darcy to

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

pity that Darcy had

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

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

frowned. “That’s none of

look at this,” Hell handed a document to

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

a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s ashes

his

in Darcy’s expression, and his

more interesting while I was

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

Hell’s smile faded a little,

Grey from the Johnson family. Her name

smirk on his face disappeared.

say

forget who your real boss

life. What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy looked at him

tightly and gritted his teeth. He

woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna

than anyone that what he did would make

knew what every single look

meant.

to

the years of friendship with Rachel

his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think I’m

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

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

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Old Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying at Johnson’s

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