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Betrayal At The Altar By Dolores Delia Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Rachel’s lips curled into a sneer. “And how dare you come here and
accuse me?”
“How outrageous!” Mrs. Smith exclaimed furiously. All of a sudden, a hint of disdain appeared at the
corner of her mouth. “I’ve seen many women like you before! You used to act meek and obedient in
front of Louis, but you finally show your true colors now that you know there is no hope for you to marry
into a wealthy family!”
“The only thing that can hold me back in this world is myself,” Rachel replied, and a faint smile
appeared on her lips. Despite the smile, her eyes seemed to be covered by a layer of ice. “A mere
Smith family is not worthy of my energy.”
If she had not fallen in love with Louis, she would not have willingly removed her own armor or joined
the obnoxious Smith family.
The Smith family was on the brink of bankruptcy, after all.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe wondered if she did so for the title of “Mrs. Smith“.
Now that she had willingly given up Louis, everything about the Smith family would have nothing to do
with her, and it would no longer be a shackle that bound her.
“Do not flatter yourself!” Jane covered her swollen cheek and glared fiercely at Rachel. “You pestered
my brother relentlessly before and forced him to marry you within three years. In the end, everything
you did was all for the sake of our family’s wealth!”
Hearing her words, Rachel sneered, “The Smith family’s wealth? I am curious as to what kind of wealth
a family on the brink of bankruptcy still possesses. Is it just a bunch of debts or mortgaged properties?”
“You…” Jane gritted her teeth and glared at Rachel, her eyes filled with hatred. “Stop talking nonsense
and apologize to me on your knees!” Rachel glanced at Jane’s swollen face and casually said,
“Impossible. There won’t be any apology coming from me, but I can help you make your face
symmetrical.”
Jane took a step back and hid behind her mother in fear when Rachel approached her.
Mrs. Smith’s face became gloomy, and she stared at Rachel fiercely. “Rachel Grey, you have gone too
far!”
“Me?” Rachel laughed as if she just heard a funny joke. “Back when the Smith family was on the brink
of bankruptcy, I helped with the planning and networking, attracting investments from everywhere. The
success your family has today is all thanks to me, Mrs. Smith! Haven’t you heard that you must be
grateful to whoever has given you a helping hand? Is this how you people treat someone who helped
you?”
It was a fact that Mrs. Smith had to admit, but also the truth that she desperately wanted to conceal.
After all, for a big family like theirs, it was embarrassing that they had to rely on a country girl with an
ordinary background to turn the situation around. If this were to be made public, the Smith family’s
reputation would be completely ruined.
Mrs. Smith took a deep breath and suppressed the anger swirling in her chest. She took out a bank
card from her bag and said condescendingly, “There are 200 thousand dollars inside. Take it.”
Rachel lifted her gaze to Mrs. Smith but did not reach out to take the card.
Mrs. Smith walked up to her and placed the card on the nearby table.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDespite wearing high heels, which made Mrs. Smith taller than Rachel, it felt as though Rachel was
more condescending, rising above her head instead.
It made Mrs. Smith feel even more disgusted.
“I have seen you by Louis’s side all these years,” Mrs. Smith said, lifting up her chin and striking a
superior pose. “But emotions are emotions, and gratitude is gratitude. They are two separate things.
Now that you and Louis have broken up, let’s not have any further involvement. Consider this money
my way of making it up to you. From now on, the Smith family owes you nothing.”
“Owes me nothing?” Rachel smiled, but there was no warmth in it. “The Smith family owes me much
more than 200 thousand dollars.”
The mother squinted her eyes slightly and smiled sarcastically, giving her a look. “I knew it. Why don’t
you name your price then?” she asked.
She sneered, “My price? I want the Smith family to go back to the brink
of bankruptcy!”
“Rachel Grey!” Mrs. Smith shouted sternly.
Truth be told, the Smith Group had barely managed to revive itself. Therefore, Mrs. Smith would not
allow her to curse it.
Without another word, Mrs. Smith raised her hand and fiercely slapped Rachel’s face.
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