Chapter 23


    Chapter 23


    “Don’t be nervous. With Mr. Johnson, one of the top 10 outstandingwyers in the world, as my family, I


    know thew well and will never break it. So, don’t worry about me.” Rachel knew that Adrian was


    annoyed to see her bullied by the Smith family and wanted to seek revenge for her.


    But Adrian was obviously overqualified. If Rachel intended to retaliate against the Smith family, she


    could even make it without Adrian’s assistance.


    Adrian raised his hand and pinched Rachel’s face, but her previously chubby face was pale and thin


    now. His heart ached at that, and he said with concern shing in his eyes, “You brute, I am trying to


    help you!”


    Adrian learned from the previous phone call with his elder brother Tom that Rachel had devoted herself


    to the Smith family all these years but was abandoned by the scum Louis Smith. It was much more


    annoying than being defeated by his opponent.


    “Uncle Adrian, I’ve thought it over. I won’t get married for the rest of my life.” Rachel leaned on Adrian’s


    shoulder and added, “From now on, I will stay by your side and won’t go anywhere.”


    After her failed rtionship with Louis, Rachel learned not to cater to indifferent people and also not to


    disregard others‘ kindness.


    Smiling indulgently, Adrian ruffled Rachel’s hair and said with a gentle tone, “Whether to get married or


    not solely depends on you. The Johnson family doesn’t need to sacrifice your marriage to gain their


    wealth.”


    After saying a few words, Adrian made his exit early due to work.


    Before leaving, he turned to remind Rachel, saying, “Don’t forget to attend the board meeting next


    Monday.”


    “Got it.” Rachel nodded her head.


    After seeing Adrian off, Rachel nced at the clock and found it was almost time for her appointment


    with David.


    She took a shower and changed into a clean dress.


    Not long after Rachel finished dressing up, there was a knock at the door.


    At the sight of David’s assistant Eddie, Rachel was slightly stunned, and her heart pounded


    inexplicably.


    Her lips then curled into a polite smile. “Thank you, Mr. Brook.”


    “Miss Grey, you are wee.” Observing Rachel’s smile, Eddie inadvertently mentioned David, saying,


    “Mr. Jones is upied for the time being, so he asked me to take you there.”


    Since perceiving David’s affection for Rachel, Eddie had been treating Rachel more respectfully and


    cautiously, as if Rachel were his boss.


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    Rachel showed a half smile and replied softly, “Thank you for telling me about this.”


    After getting into the car, Eddie exined, “Old Mrs. Jones was discharged from the hospital three days


    ago. I’m sending you to the mansion now.”


    “Thank you,” answered Rachel.


    The car finally halted in front of a tranquil vi.


    The ck and white vi was surrounded by lush greenery, looking as beautiful as andscape


    painting. People seeing it could clearly sense the tranquility and peace of being remote from the


    madding crowd.


    The whole mansion owned four courtyards. They were square and exquisite, showing off their sheer


    majesty.


    There was ake in the middle of the courtyards, and the stream meandered through the flowers and


    trees, passing under the corridor like a curved moon encircling half of the mansion. The koi hidden


    under the lotus leaves were faintly visible through the shimmering surface of theke.


    Old Mrs. Jones’s house was located on the east side of the mansion. A breeze blew over the beautiful


    flowers and trees nearby, and Rachel could smell their faint yet refreshing fragrance.


    At this moment, the maids were working in an orderly manner. Eddie walked into Old Mrs. Jones’s


    house and spoke, “Old Mrs. Jones, Miss Grey is here.”


    “Lead her in, please!” Old Mrs. Jones answered without hesitation.


    Rachel walked inside and greeted Old Mrs. Jones, “Sorry for my


    unexpected arrival, Old Mrs. Jones.”


    “Please don’t say that.” With beaming eyes, Old Mrs. Jones held Rachel’s hand and led her to the sofa.


    “I am really d that you visited me.”


    Old Mrs. Jones looked carefully at Rachel’s fair little face. Rachel looked much better, but she


    remained frail. “How are you doing?”


    Rachel replied gently, “Thanks for your concern, Old Mrs. Jones. I’m already better. What about you? I


    didn’t know that you were discharged from the hospital…”


    “It’s nothing serious. It’s an old weakness of mine.” Old Mrs. Jones looked at the well–behaved and


    sensible Rachel and found her more adorable. “David said that he was responsible for your


    hospitalization. Is it true?”