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 this lifetime. We’ve known each

Justin already knew this girl for ten years. How old was

your relationship with

done with your call?

from behind Rachel and naturally slid into a seat next to Gloria without hesitation. In comparison, Rachel was the one

you chatting about? You seem

me what’s our relationship, but you

Rachel and said, “You didn’t seem like such a

just asking

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

chest, leaving her feeling bleak. On the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m

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, I requested access to the original accounts, and I’ve already gone

Pharmaceuticals

do you plan to

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

heard this news, and she was

this? What if he

instead. “After having an argument with Pacific Inc. and losing his only backup, where

lure her. Everything was a trap he set up for Jefferey, and he was so shrewd that it gave

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

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

the restaurant burst out in a round of

gathered next to the

Gloria then changed the tune beneath her fingers, playing a merry piece this time.

suddenly saw the warmth in Justin’s dark eyes across her as he watched Gloria. It was a peaceful look that

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

to Gloria for her to clean her hands, she

you saying, Miss Rachel?” Gloria said,