Chapter 348

Chapter 348

The moment Rachel spoke, her words were filled with mockery.

Louis’s expression darkened. He clenched his fists by his sides. “Rachel, can’t we just sit down and talk

calmly? Do we have to hurt each other with these sharp

words?

“I know you hate me, blame me, and refuse to forgive me, but you have to give me a chance to make it

up to you, right? People always make mistakes, but you have to at least give me a chance to fight for

forgiveness, right? It’s not fair to judge me completely based on one thing!”

Louis said so much because he hoped to obtain Rachel’s forgiveness.

He hoped that Rachel would help him persuade Mr. Zane to continue investing in Smith Group.

Rachel chuckled, but her eyes were cold. “I’m the one who was hurt, and I’m also the one who was

betrayed. You can’t empathize with everything I’ve suffered, so why should I give you a chance to make

up for me? And why should I choose to forgive you, who betrayed and hurt me mercilessly?

“Louis, you’ve never been an irreplaceable existence to me. I won’t be in so much pain without you.

Please put away your ridiculous narcissism!”

With that, Rachel walked away.

Just as they brushed past each other, Louis grabbed her wrist. “Since you refuse to forgive me, help

me do one more thing.”

Hearing this, Rachel looked at him.

Her clear eyes were as bright as glass, and her gaze was sharp as if she could see through the

scheme in Louis’s heart.

Suddenly, the corners of her lips curled up into a charming smile. “You want to attract more

investments?”

Louis pursed his lips and remained silent.

“But I won’t help you. Instead, I’ll persuade Mr. Zane to withdraw his investment in Smith Group.”

“Rachel!” Louis’s expression was stern. There was a hint of fury in his furrowed brows as he gritted his

teeth and growled, “Are you out of your mind? You know how crucial Mr. Zane’s investment is to the

Smith Group! You’re ruining Smith Group by doing this!”

Rachel pried open Louis’s fingers one by one. “I can tell you clearly that I can accept your apology, but

you have to be in as much pain as me before you can apologize!”

With that, she turned around and left.

Louis looked in the direction where Rachel left. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze suddenly

turned sinister and vicious.

Olivia, who was standing not far away, slowly walked forward. “Louis, are you okay?”

“Why are you here?” Louis asked impatiently.

Olivia saw Louis’s expression and smoothly changed the topic. “When I was chatting with Mrs. Zane

and the others just now, I accidentally heard her mention that the Johnson family members are here

tonight.”

When Louis heard this, the gloominess on his face faded a little, and his eyes flickered faintly. “Are you

serious?”

Olivia nodded solemnly.

The Johnson family was one of the top families in Seaxas.

It did not matter at all if he lost Mr. Zane as long as he could get the investment from the Johnson

family!

At this moment, Rachel, who was being discussed, could not help but sneeze.

Her phone suddenly rang. When she saw the message from Mary, she tidied her skirt and walked

towards the door.

Coincidentally, a black Rolls–Royce stopped at the end of the red carpet.

Seeing the familiar car model, Rachel’s heart beat uncontrollably.

Before she could think further, the car door opened and a man leaned out of the

car.

He was dressed in a black suit, and his diamond cuffs shone brightly as he adjusted his collar.

The suit jacket was embroidered with the pattern of the sun, moon, and stars with threads of the same

color. It was calm and reserved, but it exuded a noble aura.

The man exuded a noble and cold aura, making the surroundings feel more oppressive.

He was like a sacred and inviolable god on the altar. He was noble and indifferent, but he was

insufferably arrogant.