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, her subtly from top

go over. “This is my

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae,

Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

heard of the heiress of the Johnson

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

how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded

eye.

Miss Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward and extended his hand to

his hand

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

he would be attending

was thrilled to hear

he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but

smiled sheepishly.

left after bidding

after, Rachel also left

stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard

did not bother Rachel

that her phone was missing

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

heard a familiar voice call out

around and

in

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

eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a smile.

the phone and asked casually,

“I saw

indifference in Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if there’s

Rachel watched Darcy leave in

that she should not have doubted

it was difficult for

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

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right from the

expected, then what

driver pulled up in

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

city of Seaxas was transformed into a

straight to a

of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor

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

the crowd as he walked steadily

the bar counter saw

the

Darcy pinned him down on the bar counter using his

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

man gritted his

going to invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke into

the other end of the phone chuckled and gave the man

of a thick wooden

walked

as

impressed

found their hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock, had been transformed into a

was nothing Darcy could not

walked straight to the innermost

legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held

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

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

in pain as blood flowed

pulled out a chair and sat in front

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the man with the buzz cut

took the man tied to the board away with

were left in

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

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

Hell intensely. “You should be

was fiddling a ring. “Why

case, he would be able to win Darcy

known as the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless

was a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because

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

half-smile. There was a hint of

“That’s none of

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

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

was a genetic tast

now understood why Hell sent someone to steal

pupils dilated as his heart sk*pped

took in the change in Darcy’s expression, and his smile

something even more interesting while I

enough.” Darcy interrupted him coldly. He looked up at Hell and said,

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

calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her

face disappeared. “You know that’s not what I’m

won’t say

forget who your real

only one person all his life. What right do you have to warn me?”

gripped his ring tightly and gritted his

ago, you fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson

what

Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

he wanted to take a

with Rachel that

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

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

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

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Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been

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