Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 698

This family banquet was personally organized by Old Mr. Jones, so everyone from the Jones family clan was present.

As a result, this so-called family banquet was even grander than ordinary banquets.

When Rachel and David arrived, the butler welcomed them into the living room. “Mr. Louis, Miss Grey, please wait a

moment.”

David nodded at the butler. After the butler left, David pushed the coffee beside him to Rachel. “Try it and see how

it tastes.”

Rachel was slightly stunned.

David was worried that someone would tamper with Rachel’s coffee, so David especially gave Rachel his cup of

coffee.

Rachel pursed her lips and took a sip of the coffee. “Will the people from the side branches be here tonight?”

“They will.” David said, “According to the Jones family’s rules, they are not allowed to approach the main family or

enter the old residence unless the main family gives instructions.”

This rule raised the status of the main family.

Rachel rubbed the cup with her fingertips and said insincerely, “There are quite a lot of rules.”

As the richest family in Seaxas, the Johnson family had many rules. But compared to the Jones family, the Johnson

family’s rules were nothing.

Hearing this, David raised his eyebrows slightly. His dark eyes were filled with a faint gentle light. “My people don’t

need to follow the rules.”

There was an unquestionable determination in David’s casual

tone.

Not long after, the sound of unhurried footsteps came from the door.

Rachel subconsciously looked up and saw Old Mr. Jones, who was dressed in a silver-gray suit, walking steadily

against the light.

Although Old Mr. Jones did not say anything, Rachel sensed a hint of unconcealable anger in his words and actions.

It seemed that the banquet tonight was indeed a trap.

Rachel thought about it in her heart. Out of courtesy, Rachel was about to stand up and greet Old Mr. Jones when

David grabbed her hand. “We’re family, that won’t be necessary.”

Rachel was slightly stunned and subconsciously turned to look at Old Mr. Jones.

Old Mr. Jones narrowed his eyes and stared at David without. saying a word. Old Mr. Jones snorted and walked to

the armchair in the middle and sat down.

Rachel pursed her lips and did not say anything. She sat quietly on the chair.

After the butler served Old Mr. Jones a cup of coffee, the butler left the living room with the others.

“You’re the one who did it to the ninth branch.” Old Mr. Jones stared at David with his dark eyes.

David reached out and picked up the coffee cup. David smelled the scent of the coffee deeply. He said casually,

“Why are you asking me if you already know?”

“You!” Old Mr. Jones was instantly furious.

At first, Old Mr. Jones thought that his subordinates were spouting nonsense. Old Mr. Jones wanted to get

information out of David.

David was honest and did not quibble or hide anything. He admitted it directly.

David had made a big fuss over a woman. He had completely forgotten about Old Mr. Jones’ teachings!

“Do you really think that I can’t deal with you now that you’ve grown up?” Old Mr. Jones was very dissatisfied with

David’s arrogant attitude. Old Mr. Jones narrowed his eyes, and his words were filled with unconcealable threats

and warnings. “Don’t forget that everything you have now is given by me. I can give it to you, and I can naturally

take it back!”

However, Old Mr. Jones’ words meant nothing to David. David was not affected at all.

David blew on the hot coffee and took a sip. “Unless you want to see the Jones family fall into chaos again.”

Hearing this, Old Mr. Jones choked.

David continued, “Other than me, who else in the Jones family can quell the chaos?”

David’s casual tone was filled with arrogance and dominance.

As soon as David finished speaking, the living room fell into dead silence.

After some time, Old Mr. Jones spoke again, “Aren’t you afraid that the Elders will punish you for being so

impudent?”

Rachel’s eyelashes fluttered slightly.

Through the information provided by Lone Wolf during this period of time, Rachel more or less got to know the

Jones family and the Elders.

Currently, there were three tiers in Aureliana. The Jones family, the Clifford family, the Shain family, the Bowes

family, and the Cook families were the first tier.

The Walker family, the Olson family, the Davies family, and the Lendow family were in the second tier.

Among them, the Jones family’s position in Aureliana was irreplaceable and unshakeable.

The Elders, on the other hand, was above the Jones family.

The original reason for their existence was to supervise the heads. of the families. The Elders had the right to

punish the heads of each family.

However, over the years, the Elders had long been unsatisfied. They tried to interfere in the business of each family

and even controlled the various large families. The Elders had become the big boss.

If the Elders obtained evidence of what David did to the ninth branch, the people of the Elders would not let it slide.

Old Mr. Jones’s words just now were enough to show his fear of the Elders.

David put down the cup in his hand and said with his usual cold voice, “If they want to settle scores, let’s do it

properly. They tried. to murder the future mistress of the Jones family. I’m curious how should they be punished for

this crime?”

“What did you say?” Old Mr. Jones frowned. His expression changed rapidly.

Old Mr. Jones was shocked by David’s current attitude.

Old Mr. Jones stared at David intently. His turbid eyes flickered with a dark and complicated expression. Old Mr.

Jones vaguely had a bold guess in his mind.

“You know me.” David crossed his legs elegantly. David crossed his hands naturally and placed them on his lap.

“Those who hurt my people always pay a heavy price. I’m already being merciful by not ending their lives on the

spot.”

When Rachel heard this, she was stunned.

My people.

Rachel had a strong sense of belonging when she heard the phrase.

“Do you know what you’re talking about?” Old Mr. Jones’s turbid eyes revealed a hint of viciousness. Old Mr. Jones

clenched the corner of the table tightly and tried his best to suppress the anger. “You’re willing to make the Elders

your enemy for a woman. Do you really think that the Elders can’t do anything to you?”

When someone or something became too powerful, they would always be coveted by others. This was the case for

the current Jones family.

The Jones family owned many rare and precious metals and countless assets.

The main family had internal conflicts. The side branches were eyeing the main family’s assets covetously. The

main family was already faced with internal and external problems. If the main family was questioned by the

Elders, there will be serious

consequences.

David knew better than anyone else about the Jones family’s current situation.

However, even though David knew this, he still stood up for a woman and caused such a fuss.

David was simply muddle-headed!

“I think you’re ignoring everything I’ve taught you all these years!” Old Mr. Jones was furious when he saw David’s

stubborn attitude. “You didn’t hesitate to sacrifice the Jones family’s future for this!”

“She’s my wife, my only partner in this life. She’s also the Jones

family’s future mistress!” The man’s voice was usually low and cold, but it carried an irrefutable tone. For a

moment, no one dared to say the opposite.