Betrayal At The Altar

Chapter 764

Rachel and Lucas followed Tom on his left and right sides.

Lucas glanced at the back of Tom’s head and casually asked, “You’re letting that ingrate go just like that?”

“Uncle Tom knows what he’s doing,” Rachel said.

Lucas snorted and muttered in a low voice, “If he knows what he’s doing,

why would he let someone he trusted outsmart him?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Tom stopped in his tracks.

Behind him, Rachel and Lucas also stood rooted to the ground.

Oh no, was he about to lose his temper and get physical?

The thought made Lucas gulp nervously.

Despite being all grown up now, the trauma from the past incident had left a deep impression on his young mind.

“Lucas, take Rae-Rae to the car and wait for me.” Tom turned his body slightly and took a half-step to one side, using his body to shield Rachel. His face was emotionless, but his tone sounded somewhat serious.

Rachel and Lucas noticed his movements. Their gaze swept past Tom and glanced at a black car parked in front of the police station.

The car window was tinted to prevent people from prying. Outsiders couldn’t see the inside of the car, but Rachel could sense the gaze of the person in it.

She frowned slightly and looked up at Tom.

Tom’s expression was cold, and his thin lips were tightly pressed as he stood in a guarded state. “Listen to me. Go with Lucas to wait for me in the car.”

Rachel nodded.

Before she and Lucas arrived at the car, the driver of the black car had already opened the car door. A gentle voice sounded, “Mr. Johnson.”

A man in a suit and leather shoes walked towards them against the backdrop of the setting sun.

The golden sunlight shone on his tall and straight figure as if he were coated in a layer of glazed light. His well-defined face became increasingly clear as he drew closer.

His facial features were exquisite and well-defined, like a finely drawn. painting, especially those amorous eyes that carried a seductive charm whether he was smiling or not.

Upon seeing such a face, Rachel instinctively compared him to David.

She was surprised to find this man’s appearance on par with David’s.

The only different thing about the two of them was the aura they exuded,

During Rachel’s investigation of Yandel, she had not seen any pictures of him, not even a snippet of his back view.

His mysteriousness was also on par with David.

So much so that as she laid her eyes on Yandel, she couldn’t help but scrutinize him with a curious gaze.

As if sensing her gaze, Yandel lifted his eyes. The moment his eyes met hers, the corners of his lips curled up into a faint smile.

Lucas noticed Yandel’s gaze and stepped forward to shield Rachel behind him.

At the same time, Tom, standing at the front, took the initiative to confront Yandel. “Why are you here?”

Upon hearing this, Yandel retracted his gaze and looked at Tom. He maintained a calm and composed demeanor. “I heard you were released, so I arranged a banquet to welcome you. It’s just a small gesture to help you settle back in.”

Rachel had mentioned Yandel’s name earlier today, and although it was brushed off with a professional facade of scheming and deceit, Tom knew there was more to the story.

Tom would never believe that Yandel, who would benefit the most from his downfall, was not involved in framing him.

However, until the truth was revealed, it was best to keep his suspicions. hidden.

“There’s no need for a welcome banquet. If you have any business to discuss, you can come to my office tomorrow morning,” Tom replied flatly, his voice devoid of fluctuations.

Yandel was not surprised by Tom’s refusal and calmly swept his gaze past Tom to Rachel, who was under Lucas’s protection.

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Lucas met his gaze fearlessly, like a wolf cub forcefully defending the people in its territory.

Yandel’s smile didn’t falter when he saw what had happened. He looked back at Tom and said, “Tonight’s dinner was arranged by the chairman. As a superior, he said he should show concern for his subordinates, who were involved in such a serious matter. Don’t worry, Mr. Johnson, the dinner won’t delay your reunion with your family.”

Yandel’s voice was cold and husky, like a cocktail mixed with fruit juice. It made people let their guard down and get hooked unintentionally.

“If Mr. Johnson and Miss Grey are available, they can join us.”

Tom’s cold expression changed slightly when he heard him. Just as he was about to reject him, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

It was a call from the chairman. His purpose was simple. He told Tom that everyone had arrived and was waiting for him, the main character.

When Tom was in trouble, his so-called good friends all chose to play dead, afraid that they would be implicated.

Now that Tom was unharmed, they naturally had to curry favor with him.

The political world was complicated, unlike other workplaces.

Not to mention a higher-ranking official had stepped in. Since the chairman had personally called, Tom could not just refuse and embarrass him, so he could only bite the bullet and agree.

After hanging up the phone, Tom looked at Lucas and Rachel with a solemn expression. “If there’s nothing else, you two should go home.”

“What’s with the rush?” Yandel rubbed the ring on his right index finger and smiled lightly. “It’s late already. If you are free, would you two like to join us? There are no outsiders tonight.”

The dinner tonight was supposed to be a welcoming banquet, but it was actually just a way to show loyalty and form alliances.

Claiming there were no outsiders was already a compliment to Rachel

and Lucas.

Tom could not help but tighten his grip on the phone. Just as he was about to refuse, he saw Rachel smile. “Sure.”

Since the other party had already targeted her, there was no use in trying to avoid it. She might as well face them and see what tricks they had up their sleeves!

Tom did not expect Rachel to agree directly. His expression changed slightly as he looked at Rachel meaningfully.

Yet Rachel gave him a look and signaled him to rest assured.

At Rhyme’s Private Restaurant.

This private restaurant was nestled halfway up the mountain. The red walls and gray tiles complemented the lush vegetation around it, giving it a serene and picturesque atmosphere.

After entering the private room, everyone stood up from their seat to greet Tom, asking how he was doing and showing concern for him.

Rachel secretly sized up the group of people in front of her. Among them was Dylan, who had visited Eleanor’s house that day, and a few other officials.

She was not in the mood to look at these people’s flattering faces, so she found a quiet corner and sat down.

As luck would have it, she found herself seated across from Yandel.

Rachel was slightly stunned.

Yandel lifted his teacup and raised it in a gesture of greeting toward Rachel.

Rachel’s eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly.