Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 781

There was a photo on the phone screen.

In the photo, Haley was getting into a black Maybach. Judging from the license plate, it was

a local car. Behind the opened door, there appeared to be a silhouette.

It was hard to tell the man’s features, but he resembled David.

As Rachel tried hard to recall, an image of a face suddenly formed in her mind.

It was Julian, whom she had met once at a resort villa on a nearby island.

He was Noah’s son.

When the assistant got out of the car and opened the door, Haley lowered her body and got into the car

immediately.

Linda looked at Rachel nervously, trying to decipher her thoughts from the subtle changes. in her expression. “I saw

Haley at a nearby hotel when I was sending Mr. Geoffrey’s wife off today. I had wanted to go up and greet her, but

this car stopped in front of her.”

“Previously, I accidentally eavesdropped on her call. I was worried that she would harm the company, so I took a

photo.”

Linda did not know what Haley was up to, nor did she know who the man in the car with Haley was.

However, the date of the Real Estate Summit was imminent upon them. And since Haley was in charge of the

summit, Linda feared she would stir trouble.

Rachel rested her elbow on the car window and held the steering wheel single-handedly. Her red lips curled into a

cold smirk. “The human heart is always greedy.”

Previously, when Haley left Cruise Group and fell out with Olivia, Rachel was the one who took the initiative to

extend a helping hand to her.

Although Linda did not know why Rachel had taken Haley in the first place, Linda did not wish to tarnish anyone’s

reputation with her speculation.

No one knew better than her how much damage gossip and prejudice could do.

Linda was torn. After pondering for a long time, she slowly said, “Rae-Rae, why don’t I ask her out to talk

tomorrow?”

Perhaps Haley had some difficulties. Or maybe it was just a misunderstanding?

She knew that Rachel thought highly of Haley’s work and even wanted to groom Haley to

be her personal assistant.

After their interactions at works, Linda knew that with Haley’s capabilities and diligence, she would have no problem

establishing a name for herself.

She was neither arrogant nor impatient when it came to work, nor did she have any complaints when she needed

to work overtime.

Rachel smiled. “There’s no need.”

If anyone had anything to say, they would speak up without having to ask. If they did not want to reveal anything,

no amount of probing would get them to open up.

Even if they did say something in the end, it might not be trustworthy.

There was nothing as complicated and fickle-minded as the human heart.

Linda looked at Rachel’s slightly furrowed forehead. She hesitated and finally asked cautiously, “Are we going to just

sit and do nothing?”

Rachel threw a glance at her and smiled. “The truth will be revealed one day.”

In contrast to the perturbed and apprehensive Linda, Rachel appeared exceptionally composed.

She did not appear disappointed either.

Back then, by switching sides and overthrowing Olivia, Haley had dealt a fatal blow to Olivia. In fact, Rachel was the

one who gained the most out of that. And all Rachel did after the incident was help Haley out.

To put it bluntly, she and Haley were just taking what they needed.

She had hired Haley because she appreciated Haley for her change of heart at the last minute and because she

had taken a fancy to her work.

It was just a job. If you gave the correct remuneration, the receiving party would compensate with the

corresponding work efficiency. It was just a transaction. There was no loyalty to speak of.

After sending Linda back to her apartment building, Rachel bid her farewell and drove to her apartment.

Rachel went to work as usual the following morning.

It was almost noon when her uncle, Tom, called her, “You’re still at work?”

“I’ve been busy preparing for the Real Estate Summit recently.” Rachel picked up her cup and stood up. She walked

idly to the full-length window and looked down at the busy

street. “What’s the matter?”

Tom was about to reply when his wife, Eleanor, snatched the phone from him and said with a smile, “It’s nothing.

It’s just that our family hasn’t had a meal together for a long time. If you have time in the afternoon, let’s go to

Tastyhaus for a meal?”

Rachel contemplated the invitation.

Eleanor then added covertly, “Let me tell you a secret. Lucas is coming over with his prospective partner for the

marriage alliance. No matter what, she will be a relative in the future. Do you want to come over and meet her?”

Prospective partner?

Rachel raised her eyebrows in astonishment. “So soon?”

It had only been a week since her grandfather proposed the marriage alliance. Had Lucas already decided on the

prospective partner in such a short period?

Although they were just prospects, they still ought to screen the prospect’s family background carefully. Were they

too hasty in deciding?

Or did it make no difference, since they did not love each other?

“I was also shocked when Lucas told me he is bringing her home,” Eleanor spoke into the phone casually. “I’ve been

busy with the marriage alliance since the day Lucas agreed to it. After what happened previously, we have to

consider each prospect carefully. I had a few candidates in mind, but Lucas was dissatisfied with them. Who knew

he would suddenly call this morning and say he had found someone? He even suggested that we have lunch.

together.”

“Tom flared up at Lucas again because of this. He felt Lucas was too hasty and irresponsible to himself and the girl.

I got someone to look into that girl’s family background. Apparently, her family had established a strong footing in

Ceneturz in their early days, but later moved away. Nonetheless, her family is affluent and is a typical noble family.”

After chatting with Rachel, Eleanor finally said, “Alright, let’s not talk about it anymore. We will speak again when we

meet.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up, Rachel packed up and left the office.

When she arrived at Tastyhaus, it was exactly eleven o’clock.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Rachel took her phone out and sent a message. The

restaurant staff then led her into a private room on the third level.

There were bodyguards guarding the entrance of the third floor, but they did not stop

Rachel when they saw her.

John, who was standing at the door, went forward to greet Rachel immediately when he saw her. “Miss Grey. This

way, please.”

Rachel nodded slightly and pushed open the door.

Once inside the room, she saw Tom and Eleanor sitting at the head of the table.

Lucas was sitting on Tom’s right-hand side. And beside Lucas was a delicate-looking

woman.

The woman was about 25 years old. She had bangs which almost covered her pair of doe eyes. Her eyes were big

and clear, and she looked innocent with them.

Even though she appeared poised and elegant sitting in her chair, she could not conceal that air of superiority and

pride around her.

That aura emanated naturally from within her. It did not seem like she was pretending.

“Rae-Rae, come sit over here.” Eleanor beckoned Rachel.

Rachel walked over obediently and sat beside Eleanor. When she looked up, her gaze met

the woman’s eyes.