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.

He looked at Rachel scrutinizing,

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

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was

all the men in the Johnson

Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and kept

eye.

meet you.” Sam took

his hand

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

be attending

thrilled to hear

looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have we

Rachel caught by

atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you

after bidding them

also left the

stepped into the elevator, someone

not bother Rachel

was missing when she reached the

Chapter 472

bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint flashed across

heard a familiar voice call out to

around and

said in surprise,

looking for this?” Darcy walked forward and handed

Rachel saw the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then

took the phone and asked casually, “Where did you find

with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by

hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey, if

watched Darcy leave in

she should not have

recently, it was difficult for her not to suspect that

have fled the scene immediately. How

the other party’s intentions right from the

as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

in front to pick up

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

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground for

drove straight to a

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

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

indifferently at the crowd as he walked

man at the bar counter saw

the

Darcy pinned him down

man instinctively moved his hand to his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even Boss won’t

his teeth and glared

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

end of the phone chuckled and gave

thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for Darcy

snorted coldly and walked straight toward

frowned as he

impressed at Darcy’s

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

nothing Darcy could

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost

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

at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands and feet were tied up, and he had nowhere

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

howled in pain as blood flowed from his

at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out

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the man with the buzz cut

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

men were left in the private

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

his eyes, revealing a coldness.

Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my

a ring. “Why

case, he would be able to

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

a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because of a

you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone.

a half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners of his eyes. “Tell me who that woman

frowned. “That’s none of your

look at this,” Hell handed a document

him with a burning gaze. He then

was a genetic

Hell sent someone to steal

as his

Darcy’s expression, and his smile widened.

interesting

looked up at Hell

Hell’s smile faded a little, and a cold light

Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is

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

won’t say

forget who

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

tightly and gritted his teeth. He

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 you still want to

anyone that what he did would

up. He knew what every single look

meant.

he wanted to take a

the years of friendship with

raised his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do

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

and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave

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

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