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 subtly

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

Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

heiress of the

the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering

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

eye.

to meet you.” Sam took a step forward and

his hand

then walked into the ward, chatting about the meeting that

be attending the meeting with

thrilled

suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

by surprise, but Arthur

the awkward atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you for

left after bidding them

Rachel also

the elevator, someone bumped

incident did not bother

was missing when she reached the parking

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bumped into her earlier, and a cold

familiar voice call out

turned around and

in surprise,

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

phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then

phone and asked

with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by

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

Darcy

she should not

after what had happened recently, it was difficult for her not to suspect that Darcy had other

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

other party’s intentions

everything was as she had expected, then what

the driver pulled up in

looked up at the gradually thickening

city of Seaxas was transformed into a

straight to a

exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__

crowd on the dance floor was a writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush

crowd as

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked up

the

pinned him down on the bar counter using

he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This

man gritted his teeth and

you going to invite me in, or should I go in myself?”

phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut a

after, the man with the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture

snorted coldly and walked straight

with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched

impressed

place, which used to be a

Darcy could

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost private

of the table. He held a dart in his hand

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

of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting a

man howled in pain as blood flowed

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair

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gave the man with

to the board away with two others.

the two men were left in

the point and warned

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 have you had a change

this, Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise, do you

lazily leaned back in his seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that

was the case, he would be able to win

once known as the Shadow, who was a

that Darcy had now stopped killing because of a

was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you

a hint of evil in the corners of his eyes.

none

at

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

a

now understood why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s ashes

pupils dilated as his heart sk*pped a

in Darcy’s expression, and his

something even more interesting while I was

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

faded a little, and a cold light

calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson

and the smirk on his face disappeared. “You know that’s

won’t say a

forget who your real

one person all his life. What right

his teeth.

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

than anyone that what he did would make them

watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

to take a

of friendship with Rachel that she would

eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you

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, but leave Miss

took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He then turned to leave after

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Old Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital,

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