Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 543

Rachel seemed to have sensed that something was amiss, and she tightened her grip on David’s hand

subconsciously. Trying to divert David’s attention on purpose, Rachel asked, “What do you want to eat?”

“I’m not picky.” David replied.

Knowing that Rachel’s feet were injured and it was difficult for her to move around, David slowed down his pace on

purpose as he tried to accommodate Rachel.

Rachel thought for a moment and suggested, “How about soup and a main course with sides?”

With raised eyebrows, there was a glint of happiness that flashed in David’s eyes as he looked at Rachel

meaningfully and said, “You seem to know quite a lot.”

“My maternal grandfather had never had any restrictions to the things that I wanted to do, and he had never

requested me to do anything either. As long as it’s something that I wanted to do, he would let me do it.” Rachel

said unhurriedly. “In addition, when I was in middle school, I did not know what was critical to learn. and what

wasn’t. In the end, I learned a lot from Darcy in private.”

As they spoke, the two of them arrived at the stairs.

David bent down and carried Rachel in his arms. David asked casually, “Does that include equestrianism too?”

Rachel nodded.

Of course, for all these years with Darcy by her side, Rachel knew more than just equestrianism.

Entering the kitchen, David rolled up his sleeves and asked, “Do you need my help?”

Shaking her head, Rachel pushed David out of the open kitchen area slowly and declared with confidence, “Leave it

to me.”

With quickened steps, Billy hurried into the house. A hint of surprise flashed in Billy’s eyes and he was taken aback

when he saw Rachel in the kitchen.

Quickly after, Billy regained his composure and greeted respectfully, “Miss Grey.”

Rachel acknowledged with a light nod and continued with her work on the salmon in her hand.

Rachel’s technique was adept. In a few simple strokes, Rachel separated the fish fillet from the bones perfectly.

Billy was almost dumbfounded when he saw Rachel’s cooking skills. However, Billy suddenly recalled that he had

something important to report to David, and

could not afford to be delayed even for a second. With quickened steps, Billy hurriedly made his way toward the

study.

However, before Billy left, he could not help but turned his head to take a last glance at Rachel.

At this moment, David was reading a document in a file with his head lowered. When David heard footsteps coming

from the door, he slowly lifted his head.

A piercing sharp gaze was coming from David’s dark eyes. Billy felt as if there was an invisible hand that was

wrapped around his throat, and the tension in the room made him feel as if he was suffocating.

Billy adjusted his breathing slightly and said respectfully, “Mr. Jones, there have been many unfamiliar faces seen

around Seaxas recently.”

“What’s their background?” David closed the file in front of him and asked. Leaning backward, David crossed his

legs elegantly, although his gaze was still cold.

“Some of them were sent by Hell, and they seemed to be looking for someone. As for some of them…” A dark glint

flashed across Billy’s eyes as he replied. Pausing for a moment, Billy continued, “They’re from the Elders.”

Actually, Billy was not surprised that the Elders would send people to Seaxas.

After all, the fact that Mr. Jones had stayed in Seaxas because of a woman was bound to be exposed sooner or

later.

Over the years, the people from the Elders have been trying to force Mr. Jones into an arranged marriage so that

they would be able to restrict Mr. Jones’s authority and even, disperse it.

Now that the people from the Elders knew about Rachel’s existence, they would definitely not let the matter rest.

Hearing this, David’s face suddenly darkened. The maliciousness that was present in David’s eyes made his gaze

seem icy cold. If one were to look into David’s eyes, one would feel that he had the power to destroy everything.

Billy, who was standing opposite David, felt his heart tighten. In his heart, Billy was breaking out into a cold sweat

and pitied the people from the Elders.

In the next second, David’s deep and cold voice slowly sounded in the quiet study. “Since they don’t know how to

behave themselves, then we should teach them. well!”

David’s tone was one of indifference and he spoke slowly without showing any emotions. However, the words from

David’s casual tone were filled with arrogance and made one shudder.

With eyes filled with shock, Billy replied, “Alright.”

Just as Billy was about to turn around and leave, David’s voice sounded again. “You will personally lead a team and

protect Rachel in secret.”

Billy was stunned for a few seconds before he quickly caught himself and replied, “Yes.”

It was not that Billy was making a fuss.

It’s just that in the past, Billy had always been in charge of David’s safety and security. It would not be an

exaggeration if one was to say that Billy was David’s personal bodyguard.

But now, Billy was tasked to protect Rachel. From David’s instructions, Billy could tell that Mr. Jones treated Miss

Grey differently from the others.