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.

looked at Rachel scrutinizing,

“This is my granddaughter, Rachel Grey.

to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

of the heiress of the Johnson

in the Johnson family doted on

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

eye.

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

shook his

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

be attending the meeting

was thrilled to hear

suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

caught by surprise,

Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you for

then left after bidding them

Rachel also left

the elevator, someone bumped hard into

did not bother

realized that her phone was missing when she reached

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into her earlier,

a familiar voice call out to her

turned around

said in

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

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

the phone and asked casually, “Where did you find

a deadpan expression, “I

Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if there’s nothing else, I’ll

watched Darcy leave in

she should not have

it was difficult for her not to suspect that

have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up

knew the other party’s intentions right from the

she had expected, then what

the driver pulled up in front to pick up

into the car immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening

of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful

straight to

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

of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each other

the crowd as he walked

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

anything, Darcy pinned him

he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act

man gritted his teeth

should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke into

other end of the phone chuckled and

buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned

walked straight

as

impressed at

hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which used

nothing Darcy could

Darcy walked straight to the

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

at him, and his entire

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

man howled in pain as

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out

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with the

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

the two men were

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

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

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

temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to

case, he would be able to win Darcy to

was a cold-blooded and ruthless

Darcy had now stopped

won’t stop you from doing what you

was a hint of

none of your

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

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

a

understood why Hell sent someone to steal

as his

in the change in Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

more interesting while

He looked up at

a little, and a

calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson

chuckled, and the smirk on his face disappeared. “You know that’s not

say

don’t forget who

only one person all his life. What right do

his teeth. He glared at Darcy

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

knew better than anyone that what he did

watched Rachel grow up. He knew what

meant.

to

on the years of friendship with

Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do

say it again. I won’t stop

it near

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