Betrayal At The Altar

Chapter 752

Rachel pushed David away and walked out of the elevator with a calm expression.

Unfortunately, her legs went limp and she staggered. Fortunately, David reacted quickly and hooked his arm around her waist.

The warmth of the man’s palm landed on her waist, making her feel as if she had been burned.

Rachel looked at him.

David’s eyes were dark and deep, immersed in a desire that made one’s heart skip a beat. He leaned in and said in a low and cold voice beside Rachel’s ear, “Why did you kiss me just now?”

Rachel was speechless.

She pursed her lips. “Don’t you know?”

David decided to follow through with his plan even though he knew the answer. He simply shook his head. “I don’t know.”

Rachel choked and glared at him. “Forget it if you don’t know.”

With that, she shook off his hand and walked straight to the car.

The corners of David’s lips curled into a smile. He quickly chased after her and held her hand. “I really don’t know. Tell me about it.”

“I have nothing to tell you.” Rachel’s cheeks were still slightly flushed.

She thought, “How could I say such a thing?

“I can’t possibly say that everything you did tonight touched me and I took the initiative to kiss you because I didn’t know how to express my gratitude, can I?”

She could not bear to say such words.

Moreover, her pride did not allow her to say something like that.

After returning to Sandalwood Hills, Rachel got out of the car first.

At this moment, Chris walked over from the side. “Miss Grey, this is what you left in the car.”

It was the box that Ronnie had given her before.

Rachel took the box and smiled. “Thank you.”

David, who was following behind her, saw the box. There was a slight flash in his eyes, but he did not say anything.

After the two of them walked into the living room, David took off his suit jacket. “Do you want supper?”

“No need.” From the corner of her eye, Rachel saw the box that was placed on the coffee table.

It had been sent by Mr. Davies when he left Aureliana.

She had first went to the law firm, then returned to the Johnson family, upon her return. She had yet to see what was inside.

David saw through her intentions. He held her hand and walked to the coffee table. “Do you want to have supper with me first before looking at the things inside?”

Rachel hesitated for a moment before nodding.

The two of them sat at the dining table. Rachel drank the soup in her bowl and realized that David did not eat much. Instead, she was the one who ate most of the food even though she said she didn’t want supper.

“Why have you stopped eating?” Rachel looked at him.

“Didn’t he say that he wanted to eat supper?” she thought.

David looked at her and smiled faintly. “I’m fine. Eat more.”

Rachel felt suspicious.

Why did she have to eat more?

She could not help but glance at David. Coincidentally, she saw the man’s

faint smile.

His gaze was like a jackal staring at a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, making Rachel’s heart skip a beat. Then, she had a strange feeling.

After eating, Rachel sat cross-legged on the sofa in the living room. There were snacks on the table that aided digestion.

“Did you open it and see what’s inside?” Rachel rubbed the box. There were exquisite patterns carved on it. She liked it quite a bit.

David smiled and said, “I have no reason to open something meant for you.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Rachel lifted the lock and opened the box.

What followed was the smell of ebony agarwood.

The thing in the box was covered by a red cloth, but from its shape, it looked like a hairpin or something similar.

She lifted the cloth. As expected.

The phoenix on the royal hairpin was lifelike. Its feathers were decorated with various colors. It looked as magnificent as a hairpin used by an

ancient empress.

“This hairpin…” Rachel frowned slightly, her eyes filled with contemplation.

David looked at the dark expression on Rachel’s face and asked, “What did you see?”

“This hairpin has been made with the same purpose as the queen’s crown that was auctioned off previously. It is a fake from a similar dynasty. Judging from how it was produced, this hairpin should belong in a set with the queen’s crown.” Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

In other words, they should have come from the same person and from the same place.

“So you suspect that the queen’s crown came from Aureliana?” David said Rachel’s guess aloud.

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Hearing this, Rachel looked at him and nodded with a serious expression. “Can we get Yann to follow this clue?”

She had a feeling that Mr. Davies did not give her this hairpin as a gift.

He was telling her directly that there must be a very important secret hidden in the queen’s crown that she had bid for back then.

This was especially so considering what Mr. Davies had said to her before.

“Life is like chess. Every move you make is predestined by the heavens, but it is also your own choice. Sometimes, you might not understand the move that you made, but you’re already playing in the game.”

Thinking of this, a hint of impatience appeared in Rachel’s eyes.

What was waiting for her?

They had repeatedly thrown bait in front of her. Why did they want to pull

her into this matter?

David saw the unconcealable impatience in Rachel’s eyes. He pursed his thin lips slightly and reached out to touch the top of her head. “Later, I’ll instruct Yann to investigate. I’ll get him to report to you immediately if there’s any news.”

Rachel sighed helplessly. “That’s all we can do now.”

After putting away her things, she stood up. “It’s getting late. I’ll go back and rest first-”

Before she could finish her sentence, David grabbed her slender wrist and pulled her into his arms.

She instinctively cried out in surprise, but David sealed her lips with his.

The thick night sky, the dim lights, and the man’s body temperature hinted at what was about to happen.

Rachel’s fingers curled up slightly, and her almond-shaped eyes were covered in a layer of wet mist. “I- I…”

All aspects of David from that night really shocked her, so much so that she

had a premonition of what was going to happen next. She became even

more uneasy.

Sensing the woman’s nervousness, David kissed her lips gently. “I promise you won’t let you cry this time.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he bent over and picked the woman up horizontally before walking straight to the bedroom.

The next morning, Rachel opened her eyes and looked at the ceiling above in a daze.

She couldn’t remember what time she slept last night. The last thing she remembered was David saying “last time”.

“Great, “last time” again,” she thought.

She had cried her voice hoarse last night, but David had no intention of letting her off.

He was even more ferocious than the previous few times. He wanted to

swallow her alive.

Rachel felt the soreness in her waist and limbs. She could not help but

curse in her heart.

Indeed, men were the most deceptive.

She would rather believe that the sun would rise from the west than

whatever came out of a man’s mouth.