Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

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.”

slightly. Her demeanor was self-assured

of the heiress of the

father’s surname, all the men in the Johnson family doted on her, showering

how pretty Rachel was, he finally understood why the Johnson family regarded her as the apple of their eyes and kept her away from the

eye.

you.” Sam took a step

his

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

Sam he would be attending the meeting with

was thrilled to hear

suddenly looked at Rachel. “Miss

by

Sam smiled sheepishly. “I probably mistook you

after

after, Rachel also left

stepped into the elevator, someone bumped hard into

incident did not bother

realized that her phone was missing when she reached the

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her earlier, and a cold

familiar voice call out to her

turned around and

said in

this?” Darcy walked forward and handed the phone to

slightly. She then broke into a smile.

the phone and asked casually, “Where did you

with a deadpan expression, “I saw what

Rachel’s eyes. He lowered his eyes to hide his self-deprecating expression. “Miss

Rachel watched Darcy leave

that she should not have

was difficult for her

the pickpocket’s motive, she would have expected the person to have fled the scene immediately. How could Darcy

other party’s intentions right

had expected, then what had Darcy protected her

in front to pick up

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

city of Seaxas was transformed into a colorful and

straight

romance, with dim lighting

dance floor was a writhing mass 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 to

as he walked steadily

at the bar counter saw Darcy, he immediately picked up

the

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

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

gritted his teeth

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

the phone chuckled and gave

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

snorted coldly and walked straight toward

with the buzz-cut frowned as he

was impressed at Darcy’s

had found their hiding place without much difficulty. The place, which used

Darcy could

walked straight to the

were resting on the corner of the table. He held a dart in his

man was so brutally beaten that his face was unrecognizable. He stared in fear at the darts directed at him, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. His hands and feet were tied up, and he

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

in pain as blood flowed from

indifferently. He then pulled out a chair and

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with the

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

men were left

point and warned Hell, “I’m

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

intensely. “You should be glad that

hand supporting his temple. His right hand was fiddling a ring. “Why is it that I prefer to see you kill people

be able to win Darcy to his

as the Shadow, who was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer. He was an execellent

was a pity that Darcy had now stopped killing

won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but

his eyes and gave a half-smile. There was a hint of evil in the corners

none of

you should have a look at this,” Hell handed a document

gaze. He then lowered his

was a

understood why Hell sent someone to steal

as his heart sk*pped a

Darcy’s

interesting while I was

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

faded a little, and

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

chuckled, and the smirk on his face disappeared. “You know that’s not

won’t say

don’t forget who your real boss

life. What right do

his ring tightly and gritted his teeth. He glared at Darcy

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.

knew better than anyone that what he did would make

Rachel grow up. He knew what every single look on

meant.

he wanted to

with Rachel

Hell calmly. “Whose

I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do, but leave

he finished speaking, he took out a lighter and placed it near the report. He

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was discharged from the hospital, Rachel had been staying

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

to her at the study today, she was