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?”

interested in the title of Mrs. Burton, so you don’t have to worry about me as a threat. However, I won’t leave Justin’s side in this lifetime.

repeated in her head. Justin already knew this girl for ten years. How old was

your relationship

and said, “You’re done with your call? I

Justin’s figure as he walked up from behind Rachel and naturally slid into a seat next to

were you chatting about? You seem so

what’s our relationship, but you came

that, Justin glanced at Rachel and said, “You

asking casually. Why

eased up, and he changed the topic of conversation. “How are things going with Hudson Pharmaceuticals?” Rachel cast

hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m not the least Interested in your official business. You

crisis after falling out with Pacific Inc. Now, they’re in a desperate need for funding, and Jefferey wants me to ask for

Hudson Pharmaceuticals

you plan to

at her with a composed face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping

things Justin just said made Rachel’s heart pump faster. She 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

this? What if

Inc. and losing his only backup, where else could he retreat if people within the industry knew that he

lure her. Everything was a trap

of the restaurant, attracting everybody’s attention. Lifting her head to the source, Rachel saw Gloria seated at a white grand plano as her fingers danced

notes chasing after each other in

burst out

group of children gathered next to the stage Immediately clapped. “You’re

beneath her fingers, playing a

eyes across her as he watched Gloria. It was a peaceful look that she had never seen

playing the piano, she asked, “Are you

to Gloria for her to clean her hands, she felt

you saying, Miss Rachel?”