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?”

about me as a threat. However, I won’t leave Justin’s side in

Rachel dug her fingernails into her palms. Ten years… she repeated in her head. Justin

what is your relationship with him? Rachel

peered over Rachel’s shoulders and said, “You’re done with your call? I just finished ordering the food

naturally slid into a seat

about? You seem so

but you came back before I

said, “You didn’t seem like such a curious person to

was startled, and Gloria quickly said, “She was just asking casually. Why are you being so

things going with Hudson Pharmaceuticals?” Rachel cast a glance at Gloria, and he explained calmly, “It’s okay. Gloria is not an

merely chuckled. “I’m not the least Interested in your official business. You guys can continue while I go to the

a document to Justin. Just as you expected, Hudson Pharmaceuticals is 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,

Pharmaceuticals is worse

you

face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping

could totally imagine that Jefferey would be so furious when he heard this news, and she was afraid he might even pass out because he couldn’t catch his breath from the sudden rush of

doing this? What

guts to?” Justin asked calmly instead. “After having an argument with Pacific Inc. and losing his only backup, where else could he retreat if

was a trap he set up for Jefferey, and he was so shrewd that it gave

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

and lively emotions. The notes chasing after each other in the melody was like she was telling a

the restaurant burst out

gathered next to the stage Immediately clapped.

changed the tune beneath her

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

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

Justin passing a piece of napkin to Gloria for her to clean her hands, she felt a bitter taste coming from her throat. I’m leaving first, then. You two

Miss Rachel?” Gloria said,