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.

is…” He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top

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

Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

Sam.” Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet not

heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who

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

family regarded her as the apple of their

eye.

meet you.” Sam took a step forward and extended his hand

his hand

walked into the ward, chatting about the meeting that

he would be attending

was thrilled

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

said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam a puzzled

awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I

then left after bidding them

Rachel also left the

stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard

not

only realized that her phone was missing when she reached the parking

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

heard a familiar voice call out to her

around

said in surprise,

you looking for this?” Darcy walked forward and

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

the phone and asked casually, “Where did you

“I saw what happen by

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

Rachel watched Darcy leave

should not have

it was difficult for her not

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

party’s intentions right from the

expected, then what had Darcy protected her from harm all

driver pulled up in front to

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

transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground

straight to a

romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor

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

the crowd as

counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked

the

anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar counter using

a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even Boss won’t be

man gritted his teeth and glared

should I go

on the other end of the phone chuckled and

with the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door.

coldly and walked

frowned as he watched Darcy walk past

impressed at Darcy’s

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

nothing Darcy could

dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost private

the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it at the man

fear at the darts directed at him, and

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

pain as blood flowed

at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat

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the man with the buzz cut

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

two men were left in the

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

revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting at evil. “Or have you had a change of heart

He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial

hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with no regard for

was the case, he would be able to win Darcy to his

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

Darcy had now

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

a half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners

none of your

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

stared at him with a burning gaze. He

a genetic

sent

his heart sk*pped

Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

even more interesting while

at Hell and

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

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

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

say a

forget who your real

person all his life. What right do you

his ring tightly and gritted his teeth.

guffaw. “Not long ago, you fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna

better than anyone that what

grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

he wanted to

years of friendship with Rachel that she would not doubt

raised his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose

picked up the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do,

speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report.

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

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