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.”

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

of the heiress of the Johnson family, who was known as

Rachel took on her father’s surname, all the men in the Johnson family

saw how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded

eye.

Grey. Nice to meet you.” Sam took a step forward and extended his hand to

shook his hand

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

he would be attending the meeting with

thrilled to

he suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

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

atmosphere, Sam smiled sheepishly. “I

then left after bidding them

also left the

stepped into the elevator,

not bother Rachel

only realized that her phone was missing when she

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

heard a familiar voice call out to

turned around and saw

said in

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

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

asked casually,

a deadpan expression, “I saw what

hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss Grey,

Darcy

she should not have doubted

it was difficult for her not to suspect that Darcy had other

the person to have fled the scene immediately.

other party’s intentions

expected, then what had Darcy protected her from

pulled up in front to

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

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful

drove straight to

an atmosphere of romance, with dim lighting and plush, opulent__ decor that set the mood

was a writhing mass of bodies pulsing to the beat of the music. Occasionally, their bodies would

looked indifferently at the crowd as he walked

bar counter

the

pinned him down on

“This is Seaxas.

gritted his teeth and glared indignantly at

invite me in, or should I go

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

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

and walked straight

the buzz-cut frowned as

was impressed

place, which used to be a dock, had been transformed into

was nothing Darcy could not

corridor, Darcy walked straight to the

were resting on the corner of the table. He held

at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled

trouble of looking for you.”

in pain as blood flowed from

He then pulled out a chair

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with the buzz cut a

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

were left in

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

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

be glad that I’ve changed my facial

lazily leaned back in his seat, his left hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring.

case, he would be able

was once known as the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer.

was a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing because

Darcy’s voice was harsh and icy. “I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but

of evil

none of your

you should have a look at this,” Hell handed

a burning gaze. He then lowered his eyes and looked at

was a genetic

sent someone to steal

his

in Darcy’s expression, and his

even more interesting while I

interrupted him coldly. He looked up at Hell and said, “This matter ends here. Stop

a little, and

looked at him and said calmly, “She’s Miss Grey from the

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

say

don’t forget who your real

has been loyal to only one person all his life. What right do

gritted his teeth.

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

what he did

had watched Rachel grow up. He knew what every

meant.

wanted to

friendship with Rachel

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

the genetic test and stood up. “I’ll say it again. I won’t stop you from doing what

near the report. He

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from the hospital, Rachel had

ten o’clock. If it wasn’t for this, Rachel would definitely have gone to

said to her at the study today, she was immediately

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