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

was talking to someone, heard Rachel’s voice,

he turned around and stood beside Rachel. “Why

I

presence. Rather, he was concerned about her,

has gathered there. 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 to the worst. Lucas did not want Rachel

banquet hall

probably busy with something.” Rachel

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

say something when a small commotion broke out in

and saw Old Mr. Johnson walking in through

patriarchs of the Shain, Page,

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

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

startled

want her

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

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 at

toward the second level

with David in the lead, walked down the

on his face, and two other

other two on the left are Che from Elderville and Daniel from Somerville, respectively. Those two are influential people in

understand something from

their surroundings

head of the Jones

thought he has always kept a low profile and rarely appears in public. Why is it

year’s bidding will be more

It will be an utmost honor for the family whose daughter

of the discussion took