Chapter 764
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Rachel and Lucas followed Tom on his left and right sides.
Lucas nced at the back of Tom’s head and casually asked, “You’re letting that ingrate go just like
that?”
“Uncle Tom knows what he’s doing,” Rachel said.
Lucas snorted and muttered in a low voice, “If he knows what he’s doing,
why would he let someone he trusted outsmart him?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Tom stopped in his tracks.
Behind him, Rachel and Lucas also stood rooted to the ground.
Oh no, was he about to lose his temper and get physical?
The thought made Lucas gulp nervously.
Despite being all grown up now, the trauma from the past incident had left a deep impression on his
young mind.
“Lucas, take Rae-Rae to the car and wait for me.” Tom turned his body slightly and took a half-step to
one side, using his body to shield Rachel. His face was emotionless, but his tone sounded somewhat
serious.
Rachel and Lucas noticed his movements. Their gaze swept past Tom and nced at a ck car
parked in front of the police station.
The car window was tinted to prevent people from prying. Outsiders couldn’t see the inside of the car,
but Rachel could sense the gaze of the person in it.
She frowned slightly and looked up at Tom.
Tom’s expression was cold, and his thin lips were tightly pressed as he stood in a guarded state.
“Listen to me. Go with Lucas to wait for me in the car.”
Rachel nodded.
Before she and Lucas arrived at the car, the driver of the ck car had already opened the car door. A
gentle voice sounded, “Mr. Johnson.”
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A man in a suit and leather shoes walked towards them against the backdrop of the setting sun.
The golden sunlight shone on his tall and straight figure as if he were coated in ayer of zed light.
His well-defined face became increasingly clear as he drew closer.
His facial features were exquisite and well-defined, like a finely drawn. painting, especially those
amorous eyes that carried a seductive charm whether he was smiling or not.
Upon seeing such a face, Rachel instinctivelypared him to David.
She was surprised to find this man’s appearance on par with David’s.
The only different thing about the two of them was the aura they exuded,
During Rachel’s investigation of Yandel, she had not seen any pictures of him, not even a snippet of his
back view.
His mysteriousness was also on par with David.
So much so that as sheid her eyes on Yandel, she couldn’t help but scrutinize him with a curious
gaze.
As if sensing her gaze, Yandel lifted his eyes. The moment his eyes met hers, the corners of his lips
curled up into a faint smile.
Lucas noticed Yandel’s gaze and stepped forward to shield Rachel behind him.
At the same time, Tom, standing at the front, took the initiative to confront Yandel. “Why are you here?”
Upon hearing this, Yandel retracted his gaze and looked at Tom. He maintained a calm andposed
demeanor. “I heard you were released, so I arranged a banquet to wee you. It’s just a small
gesture to help you settle back in.”
Rachel had mentioned Yandel’s name earlier today, and although it was brushed off with a professional
facade of scheming and deceit, Tom knew there was more to the story.
Tom would never believe that Yandel, who would benefit the most from his downfall, was not involved
in framing him.
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However, until the truth was revealed, it was best to keep his suspicions. hidden.
“There’s no need for a wee banquet. If you have any business to discuss, you cane to my
office tomorrow morning,” Tom replied tly, his voice devoid of fluctuations.
Yandel was not surprised by Tom’s refusal and calmly swept his gaze past Tom to Rachel, who was
under Lucas’s protection.
His eyes were calm, but they contained an innate sharpness that made people uneasy.
Lucas met his gaze fearlessly, like a wolf cub forcefully defending the people in its territory.
Yandel’s smile didn’t falter when he saw what had happened. He looked back at Tom and said,
“Tonight’s dinner was arranged by the chairman. As a superior, he said he should show concern for his
subordinates, who were involved in such a serious matter. Don’t worry, Mr. Johnson, the dinner won’t
dy your reunion with your family.”
Yandel’s voice was cold and husky, like a cocktail mixed with fruit juice. It made people let their guard
down and get hooked unintentionally.
“If Mr. Johnson and Miss Grey are avable, they can join us.”
Tom’s cold expression changed slightly when he heard him. Just as he was about to reject him, the
phone in his pocket suddenly rang.
It was a call from the chairman. His purpose was simple. He told Tom that everyone had arrived and
was waiting for him, the main character.
When Tom was in trouble, his so-called good friends all chose to y dead, afraid that they would be
implicated.
Now that Tom was unharmed, they naturally had to curry favor with him.
The political world wasplicated, unlike other workces.
Not to mention a higher-ranking official had stepped in. Since the chairman had personally called, Tom
could not just refuse and embarrass him, so he could only bite the bullet and agree.
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After hanging up the phone, Tom looked at Lucas and Rachel with a solemn expression. “If there’s
nothing else, you two should go home.”
“What’s with the rush?” Yandel rubbed the ring on his right index finger and smiled lightly. “It’ste
already. If you are free, would you two like to join us? There are no outsiders tonight.”
The dinner tonight was supposed to be a weing banquet, but it was actually just a way to show
loyalty and form alliances.
iming there were no outsiders was already apliment to Rachel
and Lucas.
Tom could not help but tighten his grip on the phone. Just as he was about to refuse, he saw Rachel
smile. “Sure.”
Since the other party had already targeted her, there was no use in trying to avoid it. She might as well
face them and see what tricks they had up their sleeves!
Tom did not expect Rachel to agree directly. His expression changed slightly as he looked at Rachel
meaningfully.
Yet Rachel gave him a look and signaled him to rest assured.
At Rhyme’s Private Restaurant.
This private restaurant was nestled halfway up the mountain. The red walls and gray tiles
complemented the lush vegetation around it, giving it a serene and picturesque atmosphere.
After entering the private room, everyone stood up from their seat to greet Tom, asking how he was
doing and showing concern for him.
Rachel secretly sized up the group of people in front of her. Among them was Dn, who had visited
Eleanor’s house that day, and a few other officials.
She was not in the mood to look at these people’s ttering faces, so she found a quiet corner and sat
down.
As luck would have it, she found herself seated across from Yandel.
Rachel was slightly stunned.
Yandel lifted his teacup and raised it in a gesture of greeting toward Rachel.
Rachel’s eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly.