My Mute Bride

Chapter 286 Betrothal Gift

In response, Rachel nodded respectfully. “Thank you.” Logically speaking, as well as in consideration of their interests, it made complete sense for the group to accept her offer.

“Okay, then. I won’t intrude any further. I’ll be on my way.” With that, Rachel glanced toward a tombstone that was some distance away, and said, “Mr. Holt, if you would help me pay my respects.”

After she had said that, she turned around and left. Just then, Justin frowned and raced after her. “Rachel!” “Justin!” Amber instantly grabbed his sleeve. “Justin, you should be able to clearly see this woman’s true self now. She has been making use of you since the start.”

“Let go!” Justin’s expression was currently cold and thunderous. Upon hearing that, Amber trembled and instinctively released her grip on his sleeve.

Meanwhile, Justin flicked off the nonexistent lint on his shirt and coldly responded, “I promised to attend the funeral to stand up for you for the sake of our collaboration. Now that there won’t be a collaboration, there’s nothing else left between us.”

He had originally intended to tackle Amber and then subsequently take control of the old fogeys from Hudson Pharmaceuticals so that by the time Rachel needed help, it would be much easier for him to transfer the shares to her. Right now, however, it seemed that Rachel didn’t need his help. On the contrary, his unnecessary interference had resulted in a misunderstanding.

“Justin!”

Just then, Amber angrily stomped her feet as soon as she saw him rush off. I’m sure things aren’t irrevocable just yet!

At that moment, Rachel had just entered her car, but the door to the front passenger seat was suddenly yanked open and someone rushed in.

“What are you doing here?!”

Rachel’s expression changed the moment she saw Justin. “Get out of my car!”

“No,” Justin responded. “I’ve got something to tell you.”

“If this is regarding Hudson Pharmaceuticals, then I have nothing to say. You should have already known from the start about my intentions toward Hudson Pharmaceuticals, as I have never kept that a secret from you.”

“You stole the document that I was prepared to shred and get rid of, and yet you’re so indignant about the situation?! So, I’m not even allowed to mention anything about that?”

on! Did he just mention he was going to

me for not revealing the truth in front of everyone else. I called off the plan to take over Hudson Pharmaceuticals ages ago. If you don’t believe me, then you can go and ask Frankie or the project manager. You want it, so I won’t fight

at Justin with a shell-shocked

leaning forward. Instinctively, Rachel lifted her hand and pressed on his chest to stop him from getting closer. “What are

an evident sound of a seat

you think I’m

out from above her head and there was a teasing note in his voice. “How does that

chest, and the warm feeling through his black shirt was quite evident.

suddenly came to her senses and shoved at him angrily. “You must be nuts!” He’s so childish for

of the car. He stifled his yelp

quite annoyed, but she couldn’t help laughing upon seeing the comical turn of

laugh seemed to clear the air between them and their cold war

remain calm. “Since you’re not

composure and explained, “Amber promised that she would be able to convince those old fogeys to sell me their shares if I helped her. I planned to buy it under my name and then transfer it to you as a

she couldn’t be bothered to argue with him about the matter of the betrothal gift. “Aren’t you afraid that you’ll force Amber to the brink of desperation by doing so? After all,

corrected her, “She’s my ex-fiancée. Besides, the so-called engagement was just her one-sided claim when I

have you

that I’ll definitely be able to

look. Hernandez had mentioned that Justin had gone

Justin kept his eyes on Rachel, and the admiring look in his

a woman like her, who was gentle yet full of inner strength. Earlier, at the cemetery, her heroic stance and the way she had easily stirred up trouble within the Hudson Family with a few words had everyone ended up being on her side ultimately. He enjoyed the feeling of finally meeting his

with his intent stare. “Why

for lovers to get into a tiff. We should try

the outcome of

and doubt your character. You have the right to befriend any other person and that’s not something that I should interfere with. As for you paying your respects to Hans, I shouldn’t have

sounded like a confession of his sins in

to say. How about