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 in this lifetime. We’ve known

Ten years… she repeated in her head. Justin already knew this girl

what is your relationship with him? Rachel

“You’re done with your call?

naturally slid into a seat

you chatting about?

what’s our relationship, but

said, “You

was just asking casually.

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 outsider.

the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m not the

in a financial crisis after falling out with Pacific Inc. Now, they’re in a desperate need for funding, and Jefferey wants me to ask for help from you. As part of the deal, I requested access to the original

situation of Hudson Pharmaceuticals is

you plan

the document, Justin looked up at her with a composed face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping that I’ll help

just said made Rachel’s heart pump faster. She could totally imagine that Jefferey would be so furious when he heard this news,

this? What if he

losing his only backup, where else

played along with her, planning to lure her. Everything was a

from the stage in the middle of the restaurant, attracting everybody’s attention. Lifting her head

it was filled with robust and lively emotions. The notes chasing after each other in the

restaurant burst out in

to the stage Immediately clapped. “You’re amazing! Play

brilliantly, Gloria then changed the tune beneath her fingers, playing

saw the warmth in Justin’s dark eyes across her as he watched Gloria. It

from playing the piano, she asked, “Are you guys finished? I’m famished. Can we eat

Gloria for her to clean her hands, she felt a bitter taste coming from her throat. I’m leaving

are you saying, Miss Rachel?” Gloria