Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

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.

“This is…” He looked at Rachel scrutinizing, her subtly from top to bottom.

Arthur gestured for Rachel to go over. “This is my granddaughter, Rachel Grey. She has been studying overseas.”

He then turned to Rachel. “Rae-Rae, this is Sam.”

nodded slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known

in the Johnson family doted on her, showering her

pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes

eye.

Nice to meet you.” Sam took a

his

chatting about the meeting that was

told Sam he would be

thrilled to

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

only was Rachel caught by surprise,

sheepishly. “I probably mistook

then left after

Rachel also

she stepped into the elevator,

not bother

phone was missing when she reached

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who bumped into her earlier, and a cold

voice call out

turned around

said in

you looking for this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the

the phone, her eyes flickered slightly. She then broke into a smile.

asked

said with a deadpan expression, “I

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

Rachel watched Darcy

should

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

the scene immediately. How could Darcy have caught up with

the other party’s intentions right

then what had Darcy protected her from harm

up in front to

the gradually thickening night sky, her almond-shaped eyes were

of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and dynamic

straight to

dim lighting and plush,

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

at the crowd as he walked steadily toward

the man at the bar counter saw Darcy, he

the

say anything, Darcy pinned him down on the bar counter using

moved his hand to his waist, he heard Darcy speak in a calm voice, “This is Seaxas.

his teeth and glared indignantly

should I go in myself?” Darcy asked coldly as he spoke into the

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

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

walked straight

the buzz-cut frowned as he watched Darcy walk

was impressed at Darcy’s

difficulty. The place, which used to be a dock, had been

was nothing Darcy could

Darcy walked straight

corner of the table. He held a dart in his

his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his

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

as blood

He then pulled out a chair

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man with the buzz cut

man tied to the board away with two others. He then closed the door of

two men were

the point and warned Hell, “I’m

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

should be glad that I’ve changed

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

the case, he would be able to

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

pity that Darcy had now

voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what

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

“That’s none

have a look at this,”

him with a burning gaze. He

was a

now understood why Hell sent someone to steal Sophia’s

pupils dilated as his heart

change in Darcy’s expression, and

something even more interesting

at Hell and said, “This matter ends here.

a little, and a cold light flickered in

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

his face disappeared. “You know that’s not what I’m talking

won’t say

forget who your real boss

all his life. What right

gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy with bloodshot

“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 you. Why do you still want to

better than anyone that what he did

grow up. He knew what every

meant.

to take

with Rachel that

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

say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave Miss Grey

out a lighter and placed it near the

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Old Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital,

this, Rachel would definitely have

she remembered what her maternal grandfather had said to

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