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

who was talking to someone, heard Rachel’s voice, he ended his conversation

and stood beside Rachel. “Why are you

are here, why can’t I Rachel raised

was concerned about her, as the bidding might be an

From the political world to the business world and even the underground forces. Everyone had unsurmountable authority and deep financial resources. People of diverse backgrounds were there, from the best

darted around the banquet hall as if

busy with something.” Rachel said

what Rachel said. He did not concur

something when a small commotion broke out in the

turned around and saw Old Mr. Johnson

Johnson stood the patriarchs of the

Four Families had a reputation and were well-known. No one was surprised by

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

startled

Johnson had not mentioned the bidding to Rachel because he did not want her to get involved in this kind of dealing. Else, she still showed

to explain, Lucas said sarcastically, “Who else could it be other than that person!” Although no names were mentioned, Old Mr. Johnson knew who Lucas was

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

speaking, there

attention was instantly directed toward

the bright chandelier lights, five men, with David in the lead,

a scar on his face, and two other men in their

Rachel, leaned forward slightly and explained, “The man with the scar on his face works for Yandel. The other two

to understand

time, their surroundings seemed to get rowdy and

David Jones? The head of the

and rarely appears in

this year’s bidding will be more intense

a rare talent. It

topic of the discussion took a