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.

scrutinizing, her subtly from top to

over. “This is my granddaughter,

then turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

Sam.” Rachel nodded slightly. Her demeanor

heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as

in the Johnson family doted on her,

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

eye.

Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a

his

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

he would be attending

thrilled to hear

at Rachel. “Miss Grey, have

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

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

left after

after, Rachel also left the

into the elevator, someone bumped hard

not

realized that her phone was missing

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into her earlier, and a

a familiar voice call out to her from

around and saw

said in surprise,

walked forward and handed

the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She

asked

with a deadpan expression, “I

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

Darcy

she should not have

for

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

other party’s intentions

as she had expected, then what had Darcy protected her from harm all these

driver pulled up in front to pick up

immediately. As she looked up at the gradually thickening night sky, her

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

straight to

with dim lighting and plush, opulent__

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

as he walked steadily

at the bar counter

the

say anything, Darcy pinned him down

Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I

man gritted his teeth and glared indignantly

to invite me in, or should I go in

the phone chuckled

thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for

walked straight toward

man with the buzz-cut frowned as he watched

impressed at

hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which used

Darcy could not

the dark corridor, Darcy walked straight to the innermost

crossed legs were resting on the corner of the table. He held

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

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

pain as blood flowed from

glanced at Hell indifferently. He then pulled out

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man with the buzz cut a

man with the buzz cut understood Hell’s instructions immediately and took the man tied to the board away with

were left in the

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

don’t think that’s the case.” Hell raised his eyes, revealing a coldness. The corners of his

Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad that I’ve

his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why

this was the case, he would be

known as the Shadow, who was a

was a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because of

harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but just leave her alone. You know what

a hint of

“That’s none

at

at him with a burning gaze. He

was a genetic

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

his heart

Darcy’s expression, and his

interesting while I was investigating

interrupted him coldly. He looked up at

smile faded a little, and a cold light flickered in

at him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is Rachel

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

say

don’t forget who

person all his life. What right do you have to warn

ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared

he let out a guffaw. “Not long ago, you fought 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

anyone that what

grow up. He knew what every single

meant.

to take a

the years of friendship with Rachel that she would not

looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions do you

genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but

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

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the hospital, Rachel had

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