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?”

all the way here?” Arthur’s voice could be heard scolding Justin from inside

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

have a word with her. Do I

her, couldn’t you have done it over a phone call? Why the racket?

What does having a talk with her have to do with you? I should be able to ask her a few questions even if she is an employee under the Burton Group, no? I have made my decision—I

expression turned stormy. “She is under my jurisdiction. Apart from myself, no one is

at the end of the year! Don’t you know when to stop avoiding your responsibilities? Have you not seen what the media

as their love. At the same time, the Burton Group had taken advantage of all the publicity

scoffed coldly. “You didn’t voice any objections when the initial marketing plan was unveiled, and now you’re kicking Rachel aside since you think she’s in the way?

you… Is this the way to speak to

“You don’t have to worry about my engagement with Amber. I have already gotten someone to handle the

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

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

“You insolent thing!”

out of the study when an inkstone flew out after them along with Arthur’s furious, breathless yells and the family butler’s soothing tones. The two of them didn’t look

entire trip back. Although the air conditioning

one around to see us now. It’s okay

Justin gripped her hand tighter. “What did my

“What do you think?”

stay away from me, am I right?” Justin’s expression darkened a little. “You don’t have to care about what he said, and the only one you should listen to is me. If my grandpa’s servants call you

silent, he frowned deeply. “You promised him something, didn’t

deal do you think your grandfather has offered me? What kind of deal do you think could be even more advantageous than us being together? Throwing

me, the entire Burton Group will