The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 286

Chapter 286

In response, Rachel nodded respectfully. “Thank you.”

Logically speaking, as well as in consideration of their interests, it made complete sense for the group to accept her offer.

“Okay, then. I won’t intrude any further. I’ll be on my way.” With that, Rachel glanced toward a tombstone that was some distance away, and said, “Mr. Holt, if you would help me pay my respects.”

After she had said that, she turned around and left.

Just then, Justin frowned and raced after her. “Rachel!”

“Justin!” Amber instantly grabbed his sleeve. “Justin, you should be able to clearly see this woman’s true self now. She has been making use of you since the start.”

“Let go!” Justin’s expression was currently cold and thunderous.

Upon hearing that, Amber trembled and instinctively released her grip on his sleeve.

Meanwhile, Justin flicked off the nonexistent lint on his shirt and coldly responded, “I promised to attend the funeral to stand up for you for the sake of our collaboration. Now that there won’t be a collaboration, there’s nothing else left between us.”

He had originally intended to tackle Amber and then subsequently take control of the old fogeys from Hudson Pharmaceuticals so that by the time Rachel needed help, it would be much easier for him to transfer the shares to her. Right now, however, it seemed that Rachel didn’t need his help. On the contrary, his unnecessary interference had resulted in a misunderstanding.

“Justin!”

Just then, Amber angrily stomped her feet as soon as she saw him rush off. I’m sure things aren’t irrevocable just yet!

At that moment, Rachel had just entered her car, but the door to the front passenger seat was suddenly yanked open and someone rushed in.

“What are you doing here?!”

Rachel’s expression changed the moment she saw Justin. “Get out of my car!”

“No,” Justin responded. “I’ve got something to tell you.”

“If this is regarding Hudson Pharmaceuticals, then I have nothing to say. You should have already known from the start about my intentions toward Hudson Pharmaceuticals, as I have never kept that a secret from you.”

“You stole the document that I was prepared to shred and get rid of, and yet you’re so indignant about the situation?! So, I’m not even allowed to mention anything about that?”

“I didn’t steal it! I merely…” Hold on! Did he just mention he was going to shred it?

Just then, Justin glanced at her intently. “You took a document that was invalid, so you should thank me for not revealing the truth in front of everyone else. I called off the plan to take over Hudson Pharmaceuticals ages ago. If you don’t believe me, then you can go and ask Frankie or the project manager. You want it, so I won’t fight you for it.”

At that moment, Rachel stared at Justin with a shell-shocked expression.

Meanwhile, as she was lost in her thoughts, Justin seemed to have seen something, so he suddenly inched closer by leaning forward. Instinctively, Rachel lifted her hand and pressed on his chest to stop him from getting closer. “What are you trying to do?”

Suddenly, there was an evident sound of a seat belt being fastened.

“What do you think I’m trying to do?”

A deep male voice rang out from above her head and there was a teasing note in his voice. “How does that feel?”

Rachel’s hand was on Justin’s chest, and the warm feeling through his black shirt was quite evident. Through her right hand, she could even feel his heart thudding in his chest.

As soon as Rachel heard his words, she suddenly came to her senses and shoved at him angrily. “You must be nuts!” He’s so childish for his age! He’s still imitating those romantic soap operas and making such tacky moves!

Just then, Justin was shoved aside abruptly and his head bumped against the roof of the car. He stifled his yelp of pain and immediately fell back against the passenger seat as he gasped for air.

“You deserve that!” Rachel was quite annoyed, but she couldn’t help laughing upon seeing the comical turn of events.

At that point, her laugh seemed to clear the air between them and their cold war was resolved.