The Silent Wife

Chapter 99

“Hello, miss. Do you have a reservation?” the waltress at the entrance asked.

Rachel communicated in sign language, and the waitress was at a loss of what to do. Thus, she peered into the restaurant, trying to locate Justin.

“Miss Rachel, over here!” A crisp, clear voice came from a table next to the windows, and it was Gloria waving her hand at Rachel. She was dressed in a pale yellow dress with her hair down around her

shoulders, and her smile was refreshing and warm.

Rachel felt her heart drop, and her grip on her handbag tightened without her realizing. The seat was at the table next to the window, and the view outside was the bright lights of the city.

Why are you here?

“Justin is making a call right there,” Gloria explained, pointing to the outdoor dining area.

Through the French windows, Rachel saw his tall figure with his back facing the restaurant while he spoke into the phone, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.

“What would you like to eat, Miss Rachel? We placed our orders earlier, but you should take a look as well,” Gloria said, pushing the menu to her. Rachel only managed to glance at the menu when Gloria added, “Why don’t you try this, Miss Rachel? I think it’s not bad, and this dessert as well. I ordered one earlier. Would you like one as well?”

Rachel froze for a moment and decided to stop flipping the menu, pushing it away. You can decide.

“I hope you won’t mind that I’m joining you guys for dinner.”

Curling the edge of her lips, Rachel forced a smile. I don’t mind. We’re here to discuss work, anyway.

“Actually, it was only both of you having dinner together tonight, but I asked if I could join when we were getting off from work, and Justin agreed to let me tag along.”

Narrowing her eyes, Rachel could clearly feel a trace of pressure.

“For a business marriage like yours, actually you have no relationship to speak about besides business, right?”

you don’t have to worry about me as a threat. However, I won’t leave Justin’s side

dug her fingernails into her palms. Ten years… she repeated in her head. Justin already knew this girl for ten years. How old was this girl even ten

your relationship with him?

done with your call? I just finished ordering the

he walked up from behind Rachel and naturally slid into a seat next to Gloria without hesitation.

were you chatting about? You

what’s our relationship, but

and said, “You

said, “She was just asking casually. Why are you being so fierce? It’s kinda

up, and he changed the topic of conversation. “How are things going with Hudson Pharmaceuticals?” Rachel cast a glance at Gloria, and he explained calmly, “It’s okay. Gloria is not an

On the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled.

Pacific Inc. Now, they’re in a desperate need for funding, and Jefferey wants me to ask for help from you. As part of

Hudson Pharmaceuticals is worse than

you plan to

face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping

could totally imagine that Jefferey would be so furious when he heard this

doing this? What if he

losing his only backup, where else could he retreat

her. Everything was a trap he set up for Jefferey, and he was

piano playing came from the stage in the middle of the restaurant, attracting everybody’s attention. Lifting her head to the source, Rachel saw Gloria seated at a white

emotions. The notes chasing

restaurant burst out in a round of

group of children gathered next to the stage

changed the tune beneath her fingers, playing a merry piece this

across her as he watched Gloria. It was a peaceful look

from playing the piano, she asked, “Are you guys finished?

she felt a

Rachel?”