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?”

I’m not interested in the title of Mrs. Burton, so you don’t have to worry about

she repeated in her head. Justin already knew this girl for ten years.

your relationship with

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

on the window reflected Justin’s figure as he walked up from behind Rachel and naturally slid into

were you chatting about? You seem so

but you came back before I

said, “You didn’t

just asking casually. Why are you being so fierce?

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

her feeling bleak. On the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m not the least Interested in your official business. You guys

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

Pharmaceuticals is worse than I

you plan to

a composed face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping that I’ll help him out? I’ll do as he

furious when he heard this news, and she was afraid he might even pass out because he couldn’t catch his breath

this? What if he

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

Everything was a trap he set up for Jefferey, and

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 grand plano as

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

the restaurant burst out in a round

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

Gloria then changed the tune beneath her

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

playing the piano, she asked, “Are you guys finished? I’m

piece of napkin to Gloria for her to clean her hands, she felt a bitter

saying, Miss Rachel?” Gloria said, looking curiously at