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.

looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top to

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

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

Her demeanor was

of the Johnson family, who was

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

Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded

eye.

meet you.” Sam took

shook his hand

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

he would be attending

was thrilled to

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

this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but

sheepishly. “I probably

left after

also

elevator, someone

did not bother

realized that her phone was missing when she reached

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person who bumped into her

a familiar voice call out

around and saw

in

this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the phone to

phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a

phone and asked casually, “Where

“I saw what happen by coincidence.” Coincidence

eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his

Darcy

she should not have

what had happened recently, it was difficult for her not to

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

party’s intentions

everything was as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her

pulled up in front to pick up

up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were filled

of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic playground for

straight to

romance, with dim lighting

beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently

the crowd as

man at the bar counter

the

pinned him down on

“This is Seaxas. I advise you not

the man gritted his teeth and glared

invite me in, or should I go in myself?” Darcy asked

phone chuckled and

of a thick wooden door. He turned

and walked straight toward the

buzz-cut frowned as

impressed

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

Darcy

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost

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

so brutally beaten that his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire

me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell

as

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair

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the man with

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

were left in

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

raised his eyes, revealing a coldness.

dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise, do you think you will still

lazily leaned back in his seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with no regard for

case, he would be able to win Darcy to his

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

that Darcy had now

the cr*p.” 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 capable

hint of evil in the corners of his eyes. “Tell me who

“That’s none

have a look at this,” Hell

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

a genetic tast

understood why Hell sent someone

pupils dilated as his heart

Darcy’s expression, and

even more interesting

He looked up at Hell and

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

said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from

smirk on his face disappeared. “You know

won’t say a

who your real

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

gripped his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at

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

what

had watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look

meant.

he wanted to

on the years of friendship with Rachel

at Hell calmly. “Whose

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

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

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discharged from the hospital, Rachel had

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