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.

at Rachel scrutinizing,

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

to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is

Sam.” Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet

heiress of the Johnson

surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her with

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

eye.

Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward

shook his

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

he would be attending the meeting with

was thrilled to

Rachel.

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

Sam smiled sheepishly.

left after

also left the

she stepped into the elevator, someone bumped

did not bother Rachel at

phone was missing when

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who bumped into her earlier, and a cold

heard a familiar voice call out to her from

turned around

in

this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the

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

asked casually, “Where

with a deadpan expression, “I saw what happen by coincidence.” Coincidence

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

Darcy leave in

that she should

for her

have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with him

party’s

what had Darcy protected her from harm all

pulled up in front to pick

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

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

drove straight to a

dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the

bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would inadvertently brush against each

as

man at the bar counter

the

pinned him down on the bar

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 be

his teeth and glared

go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke

man on the other end of the phone chuckled and gave the

long after, the man with the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door.

walked straight toward the wooden

the buzz-cut frowned as he

was impressed at Darcy’s

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

was nothing Darcy could not

Darcy walked straight to the

of the table. He held a dart in his

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 tied up, and he had nowhere to

looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting a dart into the ear of the

as blood flowed from

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

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gave the man with the

took the man tied to the board away

two men were left in

and warned Hell, “I’m cautioning you. Leave

the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, hinting

should be glad that I’ve changed

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

this was the case, he would be able to win

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

Darcy had now stopped killing because

“I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do,

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

“That’s none of your

look at this,” Hell handed a document

gaze. He then lowered his eyes and looked at the

was a

sent

as his

change in Darcy’s

even more interesting while I was investigating

looked up at Hell and said, “This matter ends

a little, and a cold light flickered

calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the

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

won’t say

who your real boss

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

his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared

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

anyone that what he did would make them

knew what every

meant.

he wanted to take a

of friendship with Rachel that she

Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you think

say it again. I won’t stop you from

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

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