Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 727

In the past, Old Mr. Jones could keep David in check, but now he knew that the little wolf cubs of the past had grown

up. But if his methods of dealing with them were too extreme, David would definitely suffer a backlash.

Old Mr. Jones took a deep breath and suppressed the anger swirling in his heart. There was still a hint of anger in

his deep voice. “Did you do it?”

This morning, Old Mr. Jones received news that Marina and Nathan had been attacked to varying degrees during

the transfer.

The police officers were not injured. It could even be said that the bullets that came in from outside deliberately

avoided them.

However, Marina and Nathan were injured to varying degrees.

Among them, Marina had the most serious injuries.

It was said that the bullet hit Marina’s chest and was only 1.2 inches. away from her heart. Fortunately, Marina was

lucky enough to be saved and was now in the ICU for observation.

However, Old Mr. Jones knew very well that the 1.2-inch deviation was not because Marina was lucky. Clearly, the

person behind it was deliberately torturing Marina.

David looked at Old Mr. Jones expressionlessly and said indifferently, “Isn’t she still alive?”

David’s calm tone was like a knife pressing against one’s heart, making one’s heart sk ip a beat.

Old Mr. Jones looked at David with a serious expression. “Since she was taken away, she will naturally be punished

by the law. What’s the benefit of doing this?”

“A cornered man will do anything. Don’t tell me you don’t understand such a simple logic!”.

Hearing this, David chuckled. “Don’t worry. I won’t kill her.”

“She has already received the corresponding punishment and was taken away by the police. Shouldn’t you be

lenient?” Old Mr. Jones asked.

David’s expression was still indifferent, and there was an

unconcealable hostility in his eyes. “Give her a chance to catch her breath so that she can bite me again?”

Upon hearing this, Old Mr. Jones choked.

As a parent, Old Mr. Jones knew Marina’s personality the best.

In the past, Marina was just a little arrogant and competitive. However, Old Mr. Jones never expected Marina to

participate in the competition for the heir. Old Mr. Jones thought that Marina had learned a lesson from that failure,

but he did not expect her to become more ambitious. Marina actually hinted to her trusted subordinate to take

revenge on Rachel. To be fair, Marina had brought this upon herself. Perhaps it was because Old Mr. Jones became

old, and his heart had softened. Old Mr. Jones was no longer as cold-hearted as before. He only hoped that his

children would be safe and avoid a tragedy. However, the more Old Mr. Jones tried his best to avoid creating a

fragmented situation, the more he could not control it. At this moment, David raised his indifferent eyes and

glanced at Old Mr. Jones indifferently. “As long as she can learn to behave herself, I won’t take her life. Don’t worry.”

When Old Mr. Jones heard this, he did not say anything and only sighed faintly. Old Mr. Jones glanced at Rachel, who

was eating in the dining room. His eyes narrowed slightly. “Do you really love her?”

“I’ve already brought her here. Do I look like I’m playing around?” David raised his eyebrows slightly, and there was

a hint of determination in the corners of his eyes. “But you haven’t given her a status yet.” Old Mr. Jones looked at

David. His eyes flickered with a meaningful dark light as he said vaguely, “There are some things that you should

avoid doing too much. If it accidentally involves someone’s life, it will be dishonorable both for you and her.” With

one hand in his pocket, David stood in front of the wooden railing and looked down at the goldfish playing in the

pool. “I know what I’m doing.” David would never give anyone a chance to criticize Rachel. David paused for a

moment and looked up at Old Mr. Jones. “Grandpa, I have something to ask you. Why did my engagement with her

come about?”

“Heh!” Old Mr. Jones smiled insincerely. Although he did not say anything, his face was filled with disapproval of this

engagement. “Then I’m afraid you’ll have to ask your grandma.”

David was not surprised to hear such an answer.

Back then, a large part of the reason why Old Mrs. Jones ran away from home in a fit of anger and resolutely

moved to Seaxas was due to this engagement. Old Mr. Jones strongly opposed the engagement, but Old Mrs. Jones

refused to break off it no matter what. When Old Mr. Jones asked for the reason, Old Mrs. Jones refused to say

anything. However, when Old Mr. Jones learned that Rachel was the person who was engaged to David, his attitude

changed subtly. This subtle shift is enough to be explored. “Are you saying nothing because you don’t know

anything, or are you unwilling to talk about it?” The corners of David’s mouth curled up slightly. There was a faint

smile on his face, and his eyes flickered with a sharp dark light.

Old Mr. Jones raised his eyes and looked at David. After pondering for a long time, he stretched out a hand and

placed it in front of the wooden railing. Old Mr. Jones held it heavily. “The engagement involved both families.

Naturally, your engagement with her has been approved by her parents.” Rachel’s parents… Sophia, the young

lady of the Johnson family who had passed away, and Hans of the Grey family in Pollister? David did not probe too

much. Instead, he changed the topic at the right time. “In that case, I believe you approve of this engagement too.”

Hearing this, Old Mr. Jones suppressed the urge to curse. Old Mr. Jones raised both hands to object, but Rachel’s

name had already been added to the family tree without anyone knowing. How could Old Mr. Jones continue to

object?

“You and your grandma will regret your current choice sooner or later.”

“I’ve never done anything I regret,” David said. “It was like this in the past, and it will be like this in the future.”

In other words, Rachel must be David’s wife.

Old Mr. Jones glanced at David and left with his men.

After watching Old Mr. Jones leave, Rachel turned to look at David. “You took action on Marina?”

“Sure enough, I can’t hide anything from you.” David looked at Rachel lovingly.

Rachel’s lips twitched. “I really can’t think of any other reason why Old Mr. Jones came to you in anger so early in

the morning other than the fact that it has something to do with Marina.”

Besides, what happened last night had something to do with Marina.

Based on David’s personality, he would definitely not let this matter

rest.

Even without David’s help, Rachel would still think of ways to take

revenge.

“You’ve gone too far. Won’t you give others something to use against you?” Rachel’s eyes revealed a hint of worry.

Not only were the people from the main branch and the side branches staring at David, but the people from the

Elders were also staring at him.

If David went overboard, Rachel was worried that others would have something on David.

The reason why Rachel came forward to scheme against Marina and Nathan was that she didn’t want others to

have something on David.

David pulled Rachel into his arms and leaned over to kiss her brow. “They wouldn’t dare.”

They wouldn’t dare?

Rachel knew very well that everything had its limit. Whether it was ambition or hatred, once it reached a critical

point, it would erupt.

At the same time, in the Elders.

At this moment, Harley was holding the painter’s brush in his hand as he drew a powerful stroke on the white paper.

When Harley heard the news from his trusted subordinate, the tip of the brush paused, causing the stroke on the

paper to reveal a flaw.