Chapter 747

Chapter 747

Rachel turned around and picked up her phone. The corners of her lips curled up involuntarily when

she saw David’s message.

She looked at David’s profile picture in a daze.

She remembered that David’s original profile picture on WhatsApp was pitch-black, with nothing able to

be seen.

However, a small dot of light appeared in the darkness at some point.

Although the speck of light was small and unremarkable, it was the most attention-grabbing thing in the

darkness.

At this moment, her phone vibrated again.

It was a message from Mary Green.

The smile on Rachel’s lips faded a little when she saw the short blessing Mary sent, but she replied to

her accordingly.

Then, she opened her chat with David and slowly typed a reply.

David called as soon as she sent out the message.

“Why aren’t you asleep yet?” The man’s deep and magnetic voice slowly traveled from the phone to

Rachel’s ears.

The man’s voice was low and magnetic, making Rachel’s ears itch.

She raised her hand to dig her ears and turned over to lie on the bed. “Aren’t you the same, being

awake this late?”

There was a hint of fatigue in her voice.

“I was missing you,” David suddenly said.

Rachel was stunned for a moment, and the smile on her lips grew

wider. “Me too.”

Previously, she had not felt bored of David when they were stuck

together all day in Aureliana. Instead, spending time together became a

habit.

Because of this, she felt off staying with the Johnson family tonight.

David, who was sitting in his car, heard her words and a faint smile appeared in the depths of his eyes.

He turned to look out of the window. “Why didn’t you come to see me if you miss me?”

“Ladies have to be reserved sometimes…”

Before Rachel could finish her sentence, she heard David say, “It’s so

cold outside Johnson’s Mansion.”

Rachel immediately got up from the bed when she heard that.

She ran barefoot to the window, but she realized that the bedroom was

miles away from the manor’s door. She could not see anything at all.

“Wait for me.” Rachel hung up the phone and ran into her walk-in wardrobe to change before leaving in

a hurry.

She deliberately slowed down when she passed by Old Mr. Johnson’s study. She tiptoed like a cat that

had just done something bad behind

its master’s back.

Rachel only heaved a deep sigh of relief when she reached the bottom of the stairs.

She thought that she would be unnoticed. However, little did she know, Old Mr. Johnson had expected

all of this.

He had expected this outcome from the moment he learned that David had appeared outside

Johnson’s Mansion.

Old Mr. Johnson looked at the game of chess in front of him. Then, he carefully placed a chess piece

down. “Look, isn’t this beyond your expectations?”

Hearing this, Tom, who was sitting opposite him, frowned slightly.

The chessboard was a battle of black and white chess pieces. The game state was still unpredictable,

but there were already signs of who was going to win.

The black pieces were in a good situation. They could extinguish any chance of the white king’s

survival with one move.

However, Old Mr. Johnson let go of the opportunity to take the white king.

There was a complicated flicker in Tom’s eyes. His expression was dark as he looked up deeply at Old

Mr. Johnson. He said meaningfully, “Father, you’re soft-hearted after all.”

“This game of chess has already been decided. It has long exceeded our control.” Old Mr. Johnson

slowly stood up and walked to the window. He looked at the night scene outside the window. “Perhaps

it has been predetermined by fate. All our hard work over the years has

been in vain.”

Tom stood up and walked to Old Mr. Johnson’s side when he heard this. “Father, the outcome has yet

to be determined. Anything is possible. It’s still too early to conclude.”

“Although we have both interfered in this game, the outcome of this. game is no longer up to us to

decide.” Old Mr. Johnson frowned slightly. His deep voice was low and hoarse. “Moreover, we’ve

already become pawns in the game. How can we control its outcome?”

“So you’re giving up, Father?” Tom looked at Old Mr. Johnson with a sharp glint in his eyes.

Old Mr. Johnson stared at him for a moment and sighed softly. “How could I bear to?”

Otherwise, he would not have let go of the last chance to strangle the white king just now.

“It would be best if this situation can be settled. Otherwise…” Tom

paused for a moment, and a sharp cold light shone in the depths of his eyes. “Then, we will turn this

situation around!”

At most, he would fight to the death. In short, he could not watch helplessly as Rachel went all the way.

Seeing how persistent his eldest son was, Old Mr. Johnson’s eyes revealed a gratified smile.

To be honest, all these years, he had been worried that Rachel would suffer and not have any

protection after he died.

He finally felt more at ease now that he saw Tom’s attitude.

He took a deep breath and did not speak. He just looked into the distance.

Rachel walked out of Johnson’s Mansion and immediately saw David standing under the street lamp.

The man was wearing a black suit. The warm light shone on him, warming up his sharp and terrifying

aura.

His exquisite and well-defined facial features looked even deeper half-submerged in light.

He had one hand in his pocket and was making a call with his back facing Rachel.

Sensing that a figure had suddenly appeared around him, the corners of his lips could not help but curl

into a faint smile.

He turned around and saw Rachel. A cold glint flashed across his eyes. He immediately had a gentle

smile in his eyes.

“I’ll hang up first.”

After saying that, he hung up the phone and extended his hand toward Rachel.

Rachel quickly walked over and placed her hand in his palm.

The next second, David tightened his grip and pulled her into his arms.

Rachel leaned in his arms and greedily sniffed the unique woody fragrance on his body. She could not

help but smile. “When did you come over?”

“When I sent you the first message.” David lifted Rache’s chin with his well-defined fingers, leaned

over, and pecked her lips. “Do you want to get supper?”

“What are we eating?”

“How about barbeque?”

“Sure.”

It was late at night in midsummer. It was a good time for barbeque.

At the food stall.

The late night did not affect people’s enthusiasm for barbeque. The boss was busy.

However, the people at the stall would occasionally look at the group of people at the table in the

corner.

The aura of the person sitting at the table was really unique.

The man sat on the stool in a suit and leather shoes. Not only did he

not look out of place, but he also had an intimidating aura. People did not dare to offend him easily.

Although the woman was dressed simply, she also looked extremely eye-catching. Every move she

made exuded a noble aura that could not be ignored.

It was obvious that she was some daughter from a rich family who had come out to experience what

the masses ate.

“Where did this big shot come from? Why haven’t I seen him before?”

“As expected, birds of the same feather flock together. Good-looking people will only hang out with

other good-looking people.”

“Oh Lord, there are so many rich and beautiful people in the world. Why can’t I be one of them?”

“If I’m not wrong, the watch on that man’s wrist is worth more than 200,000 dollars!”

“No wonder he’s so eye-catching. It turns out that he’s filthy rich!”