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.

looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly

is my granddaughter,

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae,

slightly. Her demeanor

heard of the heiress of the Johnson family, who

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

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

eye.

meet you.” Sam took a step forward

shook his

walked into the ward, chatting about the meeting that was to be

would be attending the meeting

thrilled

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

Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam

Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook

then left after bidding them

also left

the elevator, someone bumped

did not bother Rachel at

that her phone was

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

Rachel heard a familiar voice call

around

said in surprise,

for this?” Darcy walked

eyes flickered slightly. She then broke

asked casually, “Where did you

“I saw

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

Darcy

should not

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

have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him and sn*tched the phone

Darcy knew the other party’s intentions right from

then what had Darcy protected her from harm all

up in

looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic

straight to

bar exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the mood for

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

as he

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately

the

pinned him

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 be able

man gritted his

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

man on the other end of the phone chuckled and gave the man with the buzz-cut a sidelong

thick wooden door. He turned slightly

snorted coldly and walked straight toward the

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched

was impressed at

difficulty. The place, which used

nothing Darcy

dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to

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

at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His

the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said,

pain as

Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat in front

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man with

tied to the

men were left in the

straight to the point and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning

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

at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve changed my facial appearance. Otherwise, do you

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

case, he would be able to win

Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He

a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because

stop you from doing what you

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

none of your

look at this,” Hell handed a document

at him with a burning gaze. He then

was a genetic tast

why Hell sent someone to steal

dilated as his heart sk*pped a

Darcy’s

interesting while I was investigating

looked up at Hell

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

and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson

disappeared. “You know that’s

won’t say a

don’t forget who your real

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

his teeth. He glared at Darcy

you fought with me over that woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna

anyone that what

had watched Rachel grow up. He knew what

meant.

to take a

of friendship with

his eyes and looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think I’m following

won’t stop you from doing what you

it near the report. He then

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