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?”

so you don’t have to worry about me as a threat.

her fingernails into her palms. Ten years… she repeated in her head. Justin already knew this girl for ten years. How old was

is your relationship

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

into a seat next to Gloria without hesitation. In comparison, Rachel was the

you chatting about? You seem

relationship, but you came back

and said, “You didn’t seem like

startled, and Gloria quickly said, “She was just asking casually.

changed the topic of conversation. “How are things going with Hudson Pharmaceuticals?” Rachel cast a glance at Gloria, and

Rachel’s chest, leaving her feeling bleak. On the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m not the least Interested in your official business. You guys can continue while I go to

a desperate need for funding, and Jefferey wants me to ask for help from you. As part of the deal, I

of Hudson Pharmaceuticals is worse

do you

the document, Justin looked up at her with a composed face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping that I’ll help him out?

Jefferey would be so furious when he heard this news, and she was afraid he might even pass out because he couldn’t

really doing this? What

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

he had played along with her, planning to lure her. Everything was a trap he set up for Jefferey, and he

piano playing came from the stage in the middle of the restaurant, attracting everybody’s attention. Lifting her head to

The notes chasing after each

finished, the restaurant burst out

children gathered next to the stage Immediately

tune beneath her fingers, playing a merry piece this time.

dark eyes across her as he watched Gloria. It

was back from playing the piano, she asked, “Are you guys

to Gloria for her to clean her hands, she felt a bitter taste coming from her throat. I’m

saying, Miss Rachel?”