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?”

the title of Mrs. Burton, so you don’t have to worry about me as a threat. However, I

dug her fingernails into her palms. Ten years… she repeated in her head. Justin already knew this girl for

relationship

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

and naturally slid into a seat next to Gloria without hesitation. In comparison, Rachel

chatting about?

our relationship, but you

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

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

on Justin’s face eased up, and he changed the topic 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.

feeling bleak. On the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m not the least Interested in

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

situation of Hudson Pharmaceuticals is

do you

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

imagine that Jefferey would be so furious when he heard this news, and she was afraid he might even pass out because

really doing this? What

to?” Justin asked calmly instead. “After having an argument with Pacific Inc. and losing his only backup, where else could he retreat if people within the industry knew that he fell

was a trap

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

notes chasing after each other in the melody was like she was telling

she finished, the restaurant burst

next to the stage Immediately clapped.

her fingers, playing

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

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

to clean her hands, she felt a bitter taste coming from her

you saying, Miss Rachel?” Gloria said, looking