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.

Rachel scrutinizing, her

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

Rachel.

Her

long heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as Miss

the men in the Johnson

saw how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and kept her away

eye.

Sam took a step forward and extended his

shook his

about the meeting that was to be held at the Chamber of

Sam he would be attending the meeting

thrilled to hear

looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have we

caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam a puzzled

smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook

after bidding them

also

stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard into

did not

that her phone was missing when she reached the

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person who bumped into her earlier, and

a familiar voice call out

turned around and saw

said in surprise,

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

slightly.

took the phone and asked casually, “Where

said with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by

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

Rachel watched Darcy leave

knew that she should not have doubted

was difficult for her not to suspect that Darcy had

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

Darcy knew the other party’s

she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from harm all

in front to pick up

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

Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic

straight

dim lighting

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

the crowd as he

man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

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

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

man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly at

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

phone chuckled and gave

wooden door. He turned

snorted coldly and walked straight

as he watched Darcy walk

impressed at

difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock, had been transformed into

was nothing Darcy

corridor, Darcy walked straight to

open. Hell’s crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it at

face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and

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

as blood

Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat

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gave the man with the buzz cut a

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

men were left in the

point and warned Hell, “I’m

world, but I don’t think that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his

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

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

would be able to win Darcy to

a

had now stopped killing because of

Darcy’s 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

narrowed his eyes and gave a half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners of

none of your

a look at

him with a burning gaze. He

was a genetic

sent someone to steal Sophia’s ashes

dilated as his heart sk*pped

Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

even more interesting while I was

at Hell and

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

at him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey

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

say a

don’t forget who

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

tightly and gritted his

you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious of you. Why do you still

anyone that what he did would

grow up. He knew what every single look on her

meant.

to take a

with Rachel that she would

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 what you want to do,

near the report. He then turned to leave after tossing

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was discharged from the hospital,

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