The Silent Wife

“I loathe it when others threaten me!” Arthur was incensed as he pointed at Rachel’s face and rebuked her by saying, “Do you think that you can walk out of this place unscathed today?”

“Since I even bothered to come all the way here, I’ve naturally made ample preparations. If you dare to lay a hand on me, I won’t be the only one going down—you’ll be affecting all the Burton Pharmaceuticals resources that I own too,” Rachel answered in a bland tone.

“You think that I’ll cower because of that? So what if the entire Burton Pharmaceuticals crumbles?”

“I have the Carters backing me as well. Are you sure you won’t bat an eye when they breathe down your neck?”

Arthur’s expression was stormy. He had nearly forgotten that Rachel was now the president of Carter Enterprise’s adopted daughter. Everyone knew just how much both the president and his wife adored her; in fact, they loved her no less than if she were their own flesh and blood.

“I think you should be able to see that I wouldn’t have returned to this country if it wasn’t for that incident with Hans. Since you want me to leave, the best way would, of course, be to hand me the evidence so I can get this over with. I’ll then glady leave without you needing to remind me about it.” Rachel stood up. “To me, Riverdale is just a place filled with pain. I am not attached to this city.” As she spoke, loud noises could be heard outside the study.

“Young Master, your grandfather is currently in discussion with his guest. You cannot go in.”

“What is he discussing that needs Rachel here? Rachel!”

Rachel’s brows furrowed, and a complicated look came over her face.

Arthur glanced at the locked door. “I can hand the evidence to you, but I need some time to do so. Until then, I hope that you will be able to behave yourself. You must not so much as breathe a word about the past,” he said in a low voice.

“That’s a given.”

Now that she had said those words, the both of them came to a tacit agreement. Rachel then opened the door.

Justin was outside, sitting in his wheelchair. An undercurrent of anxiety could be seen marring his handsome features. The moment he saw her, he immediately pulled her over and checked her from all angles. “Are you all right?”

haven’t recovered yet, have you? Who allowed you to come all the way here?” Arthur’s voice could be heard scolding

darkened as he immediately pulled Rachel behind him to shield her. Even when confined to a

that I could have a word with her. Do I need

you have done it over a phone call? Why the racket? Why

able to ask her a few questions even if she is an employee under the

Apart from myself, no one

wilful child!” Arthur smacked the top of the desk hard. “Do not forget that you are still engaged to Amber. The wedding will be held at the end of the year! Don’t you know when to stop avoiding your

their relationship, their hatred for each other, as well as their love. At

kicking Rachel aside since you think she’s

Is this the way to speak to

worry about my engagement with Amber. I have already

was so furious that he shook. “Are you canceling your engagement because of this

held Rachel’s hand right in front of Arthur. “You heard that right—I want to end my engagement,” he said

“You insolent thing!”

out after them along with Arthur’s furious, breathless yells and the family butler’s soothing

air conditioning inside the car was

frowned. “There’s no one around to see us now. It’s

her hand tighter. “What

“What do you think?”

to is me. If my grandpa’s servants call you over in the future, don’t go. Just tell me and I’ll take care of it. No matter what he says, never agree to whatever deal the

that Rachel remained silent, he frowned

gripped. Rachel glanced at him. “What deal do you think your grandfather has offered me? What kind of deal do you

a hundred million? As long as you stay with me, the entire Burton Group will be ours in the future,” Justin