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.

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

for Rachel to go over. “This is my

Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet not

heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known

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

understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple

eye.

Sam took

his

chatting about the meeting that

he would be attending the meeting

thrilled

looked at Rachel. “Miss Grey,

said this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom

awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably

left after

Rachel also

elevator, someone bumped

not bother Rachel

was missing when she reached

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

familiar voice call out

around and

said in

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

slightly. She then broke into a smile. “Thank

and asked

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

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

Darcy leave

should not have

recently, it was difficult for her not to suspect

person to have fled the

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right from

had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

up in front

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

the city of Seaxas was transformed

straight

atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__

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

indifferently at the crowd as

the man at the bar counter

the

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

his teeth and glared indignantly at

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

other end of the phone chuckled and gave the man

of a thick wooden door. He turned

walked straight toward

frowned as he watched Darcy walk

impressed at

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

was nothing Darcy could not

the dark corridor, Darcy walked

on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his hand and stabbed it

brutally beaten that his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands and feet were

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

pain as blood flowed

pulled out a chair and sat in front

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gave the man with the buzz

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

two men were left

the point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning

most 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.

He stared at 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

the case, he would be able

was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He

that Darcy had

stop you from doing what you want to do, but

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

frowned. “That’s none of

should have a look at this,” Hell handed a

with a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes and

a genetic tast

Hell sent someone

his heart

change in Darcy’s expression, and his smile

something even more interesting while

coldly. He looked up at Hell and said, “This matter

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

Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is Rachel

and the smirk on his face disappeared. “You know

won’t say

don’t forget who

What right do you have to warn me?” Darcy looked at

gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy with

ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone away. Rachel and the Johnson family are already suspicious

that what he did would

Rachel grow up. He knew

meant.

he wanted to take a

banked on the years of friendship with Rachel

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

picked up the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop

speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying at

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