Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 689

David waved his hand at Rachel.

Rachel immediately understood. She walked forward and sat beside David.

As soon as Rachel sat down, David grabbed her slightly cold hand and said unhurriedly, “Since we’ve investigated it thoroughly, we’ll get them uprooted.”

David didn’t hide his murderous and decisive hostility under his casual tone.

Originally, David did not intend to deal with this group of people.

In David’s eyes, these people were no different from lowlives struggling at death’s door.

However, whatever they did, they should never have targeted Rachel.

Since they had targeted David’s woman, they should be prepared to be at death’s door.

Yann’s eyes flashed slightly. Yann observed David’s expression and hesitated for a moment. Yann enunciated each word tentatively, “Sir, the ninth branch has many important businesses under its name. Maybe we can…”

David poured a cup of hot water and handed it to Rachel. “Spare their lives. The rest is

up to you.” David’s nonchalant voice was like a spring breaking through ice. His voice was cold and thin, making one’s heart turn cold for no reason.

Yann replied, “Yes.”

Yann couldn’t help but glance at Rachel, and he silently prayed for the people from the ninth branch.

The ninth branch already had a good life. Why did they have to do it and court death?

When they returned to Peckham Palace, Rachel had already fallen asleep on David’s shoulder.

Rachel had a dreamless night and slept soundly.

However, a family in the city had changed overnight.

First, there was an inexplicable fire at home. Fortunately, the servants at home discovered it in time, so there were no casualties.

However, the family suffered heavy losses.

villa was burned to ashes, and there were many antiques and artworks.

suffering. Before the family could find the source of the fire, the officers from the Supervision Bureau came and took them away for investigation.

and fast. The family was caught off guard.

bankrupt overnight, they

also smart people who noticed that it was not

power and status in Aureliana, even the ninth branch

apart

own family members did

why, the other eight branches

problems.

was in a state of panic,

family was about to change, while others speculated

of the Peckham Palace.

a black, gilded invitation

the angle changed, one could

are saying all kinds of things.” Thomas’s voice came from the phone. “In the past, you

not feel pity for the people from the side

this matter objectively.

Jones family was no ordinary family.

ruthless. The more David cared about Rachel,

for Rachel, this matter probably wouldn’t be hidden

exposed, Rachel would face a new round of assassinations.

were many people in the Jones family who hated David to the core. Even David’s biological father was the

David’s force, so they had no choice but to suppress their

and David loved Rachel very much. Naturally, Rachel would become everyone’s target.

please try your best to restrain yourself,” Thomas advised earnestly. “This time, you can take down the ninth branch for

invitation card in his hand and tapped it

Thomas was speechless.

turned out that Thomas’ earnest

to continue persuading David. “There’s a lively event at Moon Pavilion tonight. Do you want

“We’ll see.”

phone, David glanced at the invitation letter on the table. After hesitating for a moment,

In the kitchen.

her. Rachel picked up the freshly cooked coffee and handed

in the cup