Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Rachel instantly calmed down and regained her composure. There was a dark, menacing glint in her eyes. Her dead stare could easily pierce through a person’s chest.

Het emotionless tone made her look even more intimidating.

Hans was taken aback by her threatening pose. He stood stunned on the spot and gradually let go of her hand subconsciously

Rachel immediately wrenched her hand free once she felt his grip loosening Without saying a word, she turned around and left Hans stood where he was and watched as Rachel left him behind. He squinted his eyes, and a flicker of darkness rose in the depths of his eyes

His daughter had always been obedient and sensible since she was little. She hardly caused trouble and was a breeze to take care of

However, being too sensible might make one seem weak and an east target to bully. Rachel finally learned how to be firm. and decisive. Unfortunately, she had also emerged from her father’s shadow and no longer listened to him.

Hans hoped that Rachel would behave sensibly tonight. Else, he might do something drastic to make her listen to him.

After Rachel shook free from Hans, she slowly approached Lucas Miriam caught sight of her first.

Miriam walked up to Rachel happily “Rae-Rac, you’re here too.”

Miriam was intamiliar with Seaxas, and she did not know anyone at the banquet. Hence, she was bored to death.

Fortunately, Rachel was there!

Rachel broke into a smile. She glanced at Miriam’s and Lucas’s outhts, and straight away, Rachel could tell that a lot of thought had gone into designing them.

Take the color of Lucas’s pocket square and the pattern on his tie. They complemented the designs on Miriam’s dress.

Their outfits might look unassuming, but they were actually a low-key couple’s outfit.

Of course, who would have thought of this ingenuity other than Miriam?

There was no way a dull man like Lucas understood how it worked. He probably did not even notice the details when he put on the suit

I ucas, who was talking to someone, heard Rachel’s voice, he ended his conversation apologetically. “Sorry, please excuse

that, he turned around and stood beside Rachel.

can’t I Rachel raised her

Rachel’s presence. Rather, he was concerned about her, as the bidding

and even the underground forces. Everyone had unsurmountable authority and deep financial resources. People of diverse backgrounds were there, from the best to the worst. Lucas

hall

busy with something.”

hearing what Rachel said. He did not concur with David’s

to say something when a small commotion broke out in

around and saw Old Mr.

patriarchs of the Shain, Page, and

had a reputation and were well-known. No

Mr. Johnson respectfully, and he kindly acknowledged them. When he

startled

bidding to Rachel because he did not want her to get involved in this kind of dealing. Else, she

explain, Lucas said sarcastically, “Who else could it be other than that person!” Although no

and he looked at Rachel pensively. Old Mr. Johnson heaved a long sigh and instructed her solemnly, “Rae-Rae, stay with

he could finish speaking, there was another commotion

instantly directed toward

men, with David in the lead, walked down

were Ronnie, a man with a scar on his

“The man with the scar on his face works for Yandel. The other two on the left are Che from

seemed to understand something

their surroundings seemed to get rowdy

Jones? The head of the Jones family

has always kept a low profile and rarely appears in public. Why is it different this year? Could

like this year’s bidding will be more intense

said, “Mr. Jones is indeed a rare talent. It will be an utmost honor for the

of the