Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 661

“Tell me, where did you go so late at night!” Old Mr. Johnson’s deep voice was filled with intimidation.

After all, he used to be the overlord of the business world when he was young. Even though he was old now, he was

still as imposing as before.

Hearing this, Rachel secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

She had thought that her date with David had been exposed.

She calmed her inner panic and walked forward with a smile. “I didn’t go anywhere. I just went out and relaxed.”

“Relaxed?” Old Mr. Johnson snorted angrily. “Do you think I don’t know that you went on a date behind my back?

Rachel pouted and muttered in a low voice, “Why did you still ask me when you already knew?”

“You!” Old Mr. Johnson glared at her while he was anxious for Rachel to improve.

He knew that it was impossible to persuade Rachel to take the initiative to give up this marriage.

Last time, Rachel would rather take a hit from his walking stick than take a step back. This was enough to show her

determination.

He took a deep breath and rubbed the watch in his hand with his fingertips. “Are you feeling better recently?”

“Don’t you know my health?” Rachel leaned on his shoulder. “Didn’t you ruthlessly let me and Tom join

the army to keep us fit and healthy? I have a strong body! Don’t worry!”

“I heard from Lucas that you got a bottle of medicine?” Old Mr. Johnson gave her a meaningful look.

Rachel nodded.

She did not hide this matter and she gave a brief account of it.

However, she did not confess that Darcy and Ronnie were old acquaintances.

“Mr. Diekens?” Old Mr. Johnson frowned slightly and looked up at Lucas. “Why haven’t I heard of it before?”

Seeing Old Mr. Johnson’s sharp gaze, Lucas changed his lazy and casual attitude and sat upright. He answered

honestly, “This person is elusive, but his business has always been in Seaxas. But during this period of time, he

seems to have the intention to develop steadily in Seaxas.

“He doesn’t like to show his face in public, nor does he like to have social engagements. I’ve only met him once.”

That was the first time he met Ronnie at the casino.

Though so much time had passed, Lucas still remembered Ronnie’s delicate and beautiful face.

It was no exaggeration to say that Ronnie wasn’t less beautiful than Rachel.

He was at least as pretty as Rachel.

When Old Mr. Johnson heard this, his lips curled into a faint smile that carried a hint of thought-provoking meaning.

“In that case, this Mr. Diekens is a man of great power.”

He stayed at home, but he knew everything about Rachel.

He also sent over an antidote that could help Rachel suppress her illness at the time of onset.

Even for the special medicine that Rachel was taking now, they had spent decades reducing its side

effects.

But Ronnie did all these things effortlessly.

It was really worth thinking about, not only for Old Mr. Johnson, but also for others in the Johnson

family.

Rachel felt that it was necessary to ask Ronnie out for a private chat.

“It’s getting late. You should go to bed early,” Old Mr. Johnson suddenly said.

Rachel nodded. When she reached the stairs, she pursed her lips. “Grandpa, I might have to go on a trip in a few

days. But I’ll be back soon.”

Old Mr. Johnson nodded slightly.

After Rachel left, Old Mr. Johnson slowly stood up with his walking stick.

He sighed faintly and said in a low voice, “In the end, I couldn’t stop her. Perhaps it has been predestined.”

These words seemed to be addressed to Mr. Chadwick, who was beside him, or to himself.

Mr. Chadwick said, “The children will have their own happiness and fortunes. Miss Sophia’s soul in Heaven will

definitely protect Miss Rachel.”

Hearing this, Old Mr. Johnson glanced at him and then turned to look up at the night sky. “I hope she won’t regret

the choice she made back then.”

Not long after Rachel returned to her bedroom, Lucas knocked on the door.

“The case of the Cruise family goes to trial tomorrow. Do you want to go over and take a look?” Lucas stood at the

door of Rachel’s bedroom.

Rachel was slightly stunned. Clearly, she hadn’t expected things to happen so quickly.

She looked at Lucas indifferently. “I only care about the result.”

After all, due to the evidence provided by her and Lucas, the Cruise family had no way to quibble.

And the fact was just as Rachel had guessed.

The result of the next day’s trial was as follows: The court found Richard Cruise of the Cruise Group guilty of 15

charges, including tax evasion and illegal trading.

Richard Cruise was held criminally responsible for all the crimes he had committed and was sentenced to life

imprisonment.

Next was the case of Olivia Cruise.

Olivia had repeatedly plotted against Rachel and was incorrigible, so Adrian showed her no mercy.

Olivia Cruise was sentenced to five years in prison.

The court’s decisions on the Cruise Group were made too fast for many people to react. The Cruise Group, which

had developed for decades in Seaxas, was gone just like that.

David, who had not been well known, suddenly became very famous.

People also knew how terrifying Aureliana’s influence was.

The Smith Group.

Louis hadn’t expected the man who had been by Rachel’s side to be from the Jones family in Aureliana. No wonder

Rachel had gotten to know so many powerful big shots since she left Louis.

Even people from the richest Johnson family acted upon whatever she said, too.

Just as he was thinking about it, Mrs. Smith rushed in from outside. “Louis, quick! Come with me!”

While Louis was sitting on the chair in a daze, Mrs. Smith, without another word, dragged him away.

“Mom, what do you want now?” Louis was frustrated. When he saw Mrs. Smith, he could not help but feel

impatient.

He shook off Mrs. Smith’s hand and adjusted his cuffs.

Chapter 661

Mrs. Smith did not notice the impatience on Louis’s face. Instead, she took out a divorce agreement from her bag.

“This is the divorce agreement I asked the lawyer to draft. If there’s no problem, you sign it now!”

Louis frowned slightly and took the divorce agreement. There were many unreasonable rules and restrictions in it.

But in the end, there was only one request, that is, all the assets belonged to the Smith family and were Louis’s

premarital assets, so Olivia did not have the right to share the assets. Furthermore, Olivia was requested to

compensate the Smith family.

Seeing that Louis was looking at the divorce agreement with a serious expression, Mrs. Smith said earnestly, “The

decision on the Cruise family has been made. Richard Cruise has been punished for all the crimes he committed,

and he seems unable to get out of prison in his life. However, Olivia Cruise has only been sentenced to five years in

prison. If she behaves well inside the prison, she might get out early.

“But she has a criminal record after all. How can such a person enter the Smith family? Besides, with her current

status, how can she be a match for you?

“Moreover, I heard that it is mainly because of Mr. Jones from Aureliana that the Cruise family has been in such big

trouble this time. Now, everyone is avoiding the Cruise family as if it were a snake or a scorpion, afraid that they

would get involved. Therefore, we have to cut ties with the Cruise family as soon as possible!”