Chapter 781


    Chapter 781


    There was a photo on the phone screen.


    In the photo, Haley was getting into a ck Maybach. Judging from the license te, it was


    a local car. Behind the opened door, there appeared to be a silhouette.


    It was hard to tell the man’s features, but he resembled David.


    As Rachel tried hard to recall, an image of a face suddenly formed in her mind.


    It was Julian, whom she had met once at a resort vi on a nearby ind.


    He was Noah’s son.


    When the assistant got out of the car and opened the door, Haley lowered her body and got into the car


    immediately.


    Linda looked at Rachel nervously, trying to decipher her thoughts from the subtle changes. in her


    expression. “I saw Haley at a nearby hotel when I was sending Mr. Geoffrey’s wife off today. I had


    wanted to go up and greet her, but this car stopped in front of her.”


    “Previously, I identally eavesdropped on her call. I was worried that she would harm thepany,


    so I took a photo.”


    Linda did not know what Haley was up to, nor did she know who the man in the car with Haley was.


    However, the date of the Real Estate Summit was imminent upon them. And since Haley was in charge


    of the summit, Linda feared she would stir trouble.


    Rachel rested her elbow on the car window and held the steering wheel single-handedly. Her red lips


    curled into a cold smirk. “The human heart is always greedy.”


    Previously, when Haley left Cruise Group and fell out with Olivia, Rachel was the one who took the


    initiative to extend a helping hand to her.


    Although Linda did not know why Rachel had taken Haley in the first ce, Linda did not wish to


    tarnish anyone’s reputation with her spection.


    No one knew better than her how much damage gossip and prejudice could do.


    Linda was torn. After pondering for a long time, she slowly said, “Rae-Rae, why don’t I ask her out to


    talk tomorrow?”


    Perhaps Haley had some difficulties. Or maybe it was just a misunderstanding?


    She knew that Rachel thought highly of Haley’s work and even wanted to groom Haley to


    be her personal assistant.


    After their interactions at works, Linda knew that with Haley’s capabilities and diligence, she would


    have no problem establishing a name for herself.


    She was neither arrogant nor impatient when it came to work, nor did she have anyints when


    she needed to work overtime.


    Rachel smiled. “There’s no need.”


    If anyone had anything to say, they would speak up without having to ask. If they did not want to reveal


    anything, no amount of probing would get them to open up.


    Even if they did say something in the end, it might not be trustworthy.


    There was nothing asplicated and fickle-minded as the human heart.


    Linda looked at Rachel’s slightly furrowed forehead. She hesitated and finally asked cautiously, “Are we


    going to just sit and do nothing?”


    Rachel threw a nce at her and smiled. “The truth will be revealed one day.”


    In contrast to the perturbed and apprehensive Linda, Rachel appeared exceptionallyposed.


    She did not appear disappointed either.


    Back then, by switching sides and overthrowing Olivia, Haley had dealt a fatal blow to Olivia. In fact,


    Rachel was the one who gained the most out of that. And all Rachel did after the incident was help


    Haley out.


    To put it bluntly, she and Haley were just taking what they needed.


    She had hired Haley because she appreciated Haley for her change of heart at thest minute and


    because she had taken a fancy to her work.


    It was just a job. If you gave the correct remuneration, the receiving party wouldpensate with the


    corresponding work efficiency. It was just a transaction. There was no loyalty to speak of.


    After sending Linda back to her apartment building, Rachel bid her farewell and drove to her apartment.


    Rachel went to work as usual the following morning.


    It was almost noon when her uncle, Tom, called her, “You’re still at work?”


    “I’ve been busy preparing for the Real Estate Summit recently.” Rachel picked up her cup and stood


    up. She walked idly to the full-length window and looked down at the busy


    street. “What’s the matter?”


    Tom was about to reply when his wife, Eleanor, snatched the phone from him and said with a smile,


    “It’s nothing. It’s just that our family hasn’t had a meal together for a long time. If you have time in the


    afternoon, let’s go to Tastyhaus for a meal?”


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    Rachel contemted the invitation.


    Eleanor then added covertly, “Let me tell you a secret. Lucas ising over with his prospective


    partner for the marriage alliance. No matter what, she will be a rtive in the future. Do you want to


    come over and meet her?”


    Prospective partner?


    Rachel raised her eyebrows in astonishment. “So soon?”


    It had only been a week since her grandfather proposed the marriage alliance. Had Lucas already


    decided on the prospective partner in such a short period?


    Although they were just prospects, they still ought to screen the prospect’s family background carefully.


    Were they too hasty in deciding?


    Or did it make no difference, since they did not love each other?


    “I was also shocked when Lucas told me he is bringing her home,” Eleanor spoke into the phone


    casually. “I’ve been busy with the marriage alliance since the day Lucas agreed to it. After what


    happened previously, we have to consider each prospect carefully. I had a few candidates in mind, but


    Lucas was dissatisfied with them. Who knew he would suddenly call this morning and say he had found


    someone? He even suggested that we have lunch. together.”


    “Tom red up at Lucas again because of this. He felt Lucas was too hasty and irresponsible to himself


    and the girl. I got someone to look into that girl’s family background. Apparently, her family had


    established a strong footing in Curz in their early days, butter moved away. Nheless, her


    family is affluent and is a typical noble family.”


    After chatting with Rachel, Eleanor finally said, “Alright, let’s not talk about it anymore. We will speak


    again when we meet.”


    “Okay.”


    After hanging up, Rachel packed up and left the office.


    When she arrived at Tastyhaus, it was exactly eleven o’clock.


    Upon arriving at the restaurant, Rachel took her phone out and sent a message. The


    restaurant staff then led her into a private room on the third level.


    There were bodyguards guarding the entrance of the third floor, but they did not stop


    Rachel when they saw her.


    John, who was standing at the door, went forward to greet Rachel immediately when he saw her. “Miss


    Grey. This way, please.”


    Rachel nodded slightly and pushed open the door.


    Once inside the room, she saw Tom and Eleanor sitting at the head of the table.


    Lucas was sitting on Tom’s right-hand side. And beside Lucas was a delicate-looking


    woman.


    The woman was about 25 years old. She had bangs which almost covered her pair of doe eyes. Her


    eyes were big and clear, and she looked innocent with them.


    Even though she appeared poised and elegant sitting in her chair, she could not conceal that air of


    superiority and pride around her.


    That aura emanated naturally from within her. It did not seem like she was pretending.


    “Rae-Rae,e sit over here.” Eleanor beckoned Rachel.


    Rachel walked over obediently and sat beside Eleanor. When she looked up, her gaze met


    the woman’s eyes.