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 from top to

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

turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured yet not

heard of the heiress of the

the Johnson family doted on her, showering her with much love and

why the Johnson family regarded her

eye.

Sam took a step forward and

his

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

be attending the

thrilled to hear

suddenly looked at Rachel.

this, not only was Rachel caught by surprise, but Arthur and Tom also gave Sam a

smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you for

after

Rachel also left the

she stepped into the elevator, someone bumped

incident did not bother Rachel at

was missing when she reached the

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thought of the person who bumped into her earlier, and a cold glint

a familiar voice call out to

turned around and saw

in

walked forward and handed the phone

phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then

asked casually, “Where

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

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

watched Darcy leave

knew that she should not have doubted

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

if she disregarded the pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene

party’s intentions right

what had Darcy protected her from harm all these

up in front

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

the city of Seaxas was transformed

straight to a

exuded an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and

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

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked steadily

the man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar

waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas. I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, even Boss

man gritted his teeth and glared

me in, or should I go

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

the buzz-cut walked out of a thick wooden door. He turned slightly and made a gesture for Darcy to follow

and walked straight toward the wooden

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk

was impressed at Darcy’s

much difficulty. The place, which

nothing Darcy could

Darcy walked straight to the innermost

of the table. He held a dart

He stared in fear at the darts directed at

look for me, you’ve saved me the trouble of looking for you.” Hell said, thrusting

as blood flowed from his

Hell indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and sat

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gave the man with

understood Hell’s instructions immediately and took the man tied to the board away with two others. He then closed the door of

the two men were

point and warned

people say that dogs are the most loyal animals 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 of heart

this, Darcy’s eyes suddenly looked dangerously hostile. He stared at Hell intensely. “You should be glad

His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people with no regard for

the case, he would be able to win

who was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He was an

was a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing

stop you from doing what you want

hint of evil in the corners

frowned. “That’s none

at this,” Hell handed a

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

a genetic tast

sent someone to steal Sophia’s

his heart sk*pped a

the change in Darcy’s expression, and his smile

something even more interesting while I

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

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

Grey from the Johnson family. Her name is

disappeared. “You know

say

forget who your

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

ring tightly and gritted his

woman’s ashes. Today, you hurt my men and sna tched my phone

knew better than anyone that what he did would make them

Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look on her

meant.

he wanted to

banked on the years of friendship with Rachel that she

looked at Hell calmly. “Whose instructions

up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop

lighter and placed it near the

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Old Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying at Johnson’s

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