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

talking to someone, heard Rachel’s voice, he ended his conversation apologetically. “Sorry, please

said that, he turned around and stood beside

why can’t I Rachel raised her

presence. Rather, he was concerned about her, as the bidding might be

even the underground forces. Everyone had unsurmountable authority and deep financial resources. People of diverse backgrounds

banquet hall as if looking for someone.

busy with

said. He did not

something when a small commotion broke out

and saw Old Mr. Johnson

Johnson stood the patriarchs of the Shain, Page,

reputation and were well-known. No

he kindly acknowledged them. When he

startled

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

be other than that person!” Although no names were mentioned, Old Mr. Johnson knew who Lucas was

stern, and he looked at Rachel pensively. Old Mr. Johnson heaved

he could finish speaking, there was another commotion at

attention was instantly directed toward

five men, with David in the lead, walked down the stairs slowly from

man with a scar on his

two on the left are Che from Elderville and Daniel from Somerville, respectively. Those two

to understand something

the same time, their surroundings seemed to get

of

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

like this year’s bidding will be

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

topic of