Chapter 56 Ben had called earlier to inform him that his father was already back home and resting. Upon arrival, Alexander went straight to the bar and poured himself a drink. Closing his eyes, he tried to push away the scene that kept replaying in his mind—Rain and Clifford together.
Chapter 55 Rain finally exhaled deeply after Alexander left, feeling the tension drain from her body. She slumped onto the sofa, overwhelmed by the whirlwind of emotions that had just swept through her apartment. “Come out now, Clifford. I know you’ve been eavesdropping,” she called out, her voice a mix
Chapter 54 Rain heard Alexander cough, prompting her to quickly pull away from Clifford’s hug. She had thought Clifford would be arriving in three days, but his early return was a pleasant surprise. “Oh, you have a guest,” Clifford remarked with a casual hum, his eyes briefly flicking to Alexander.
Chapter 53 At Clayton Ancestral Mansion “I don’t understand why we still have to visit Aunt Lydia’s grave every year,” Dina whispered irritably to her mother as they walked through the garden towards Lydia’s grave. “We already do it on All Saint’s Day. Why do we have to go on
Chapter 52 Alexander drove into the estate and went inside the mansion to pick Rain up. He had dismissed his driver and Tyron, preferring to drive himself. As soon as he saw Rain, something in her felt off. She had a serious expression on her face the moment she saw
Chapter 51 “Aren’t they adorable?” Mario exclaimed with a warm smile as he placed a cup of tea and a sandwich on the table. “Sir Alexander and Sir William were often mistaken for twins even when they were growing up. Though William is a bit younger—two years younger, to be
Chapter 50 Alexander stayed by his father’s side while Dr. Lambert conducted his examinations at the hospital. “What’s wrong with him Dr.?” Alexander asked with a deep frown after the doctor was done with the examination. Rock interjected before Dr. Lambert could respond. “Son, stop intimidating Lambert like that. You’re
Chapter 49 Rain’s smile tightened, but she maintained her composure. “Sometimes a fresh perspective can bring fast solutions,” she replied calmly, her eyes meeting him with quiet determination. “Besides, Mr. Rock seems to think I’m up to the standards to tackle this task p> She was relieved when Mario excused
Chapter 48 “Sir Rock faint, please come fast! Mr. Ben is attending to him, and I ran here immediately to inform you, Sir,” Mario said, his voice tinged with fear and urgency. Hearing that, Alexander ran hurriedly back to the villa, Rain following closely behind, her heart pounding with worry.
Chapter 47 Rain forced a smile, trying to keep things light. “I hope I’m not too much of a burden, Mr. Lancaster. If you are busy please carry on, I will go and meet the staff by myself p> Alexander looked into her eyes and smirked, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Chapter 46 As the car approached the gates of Sinclair Wine Estate, the gnawing feeling in Rain’s heart deepened. She looked around the picturesque vineyards and elegant architecture before her, but it only heightened the tension twisting in her stomach. She knew Alexander would definitely come there, and after the
Chapter 45 Rain couldn’t do a thing when Mr. Rock insisted on picking her up, so she no longer argued with the older man. Besides, she enjoyed his company and knew the ride wouldn’t be boring with him around. “Good morning, daughter-in-law!” Alexander’s father beamed the moment she entered his
Chapter 44 Rain arrived at the office with a calm demeanor, as if nothing had happened to her the night before. It was crucial to maintain her composure, ensuring that Paul wouldn’t suspect anything was amiss. As soon as she entered their shared workspace, Megan was at her side. “What
Chapter 43 An awkward silence hung over the table as they started eating. All the while, Rain’s mind raced as she tried her best to assess the situation she was in. Surely, Alexander would bring up the topic of Twilight and the Gentleman’s Club. However, she still needed him to
Chapter 42 “Alexander,” she called out in her meek and soft voice as she reached out, missing the warmth of his body next to hers. “I… I’ll sleep in the other room. I have got new clothes for you to change into,” he replied, trying to keep his voice steady.
Chapter 41 Dina frowned as she crossed her arms over her chest. “Are you serious right now? I’m talking about us, and you’re asking about Rain’s husband p> “Just tell me what you know p> Paul barked out, his impatience seeping into his tone. He didn’t have time for Dina’s
Chapter 40 Without hesitation, Rock had a glint of amusement in his eyes as he asked, “Do you think something happened between those two p> Ben shook his head before handing him a cup of freshly brewed tea. “Xander will get mad if he finds out you trapped him in
Chapter 39 Rain’s face twisted slightly in surprise. She’d thought he was helping her out of goodwill, but it seemed that he was only keeping tabs on her. “What do you want in return?” she asked in all seriousness, before taking a sip of the fresh lemonade he handed to
Chapter 38 Still trembling from the intensity of the orgasm, Rain managed a soft nod. The overwhelming heat that had earlier consumed her sanity had subsided and been replaced by a strange mix of relief and embarrassment. She felt calmer now, but the remnants of the drug’s effects lingered, leaving
Chapter 37 Rain leaned closer, placing the glass on the counter behind Alexander. She unknowingly moaned as her body brushed against his, and instead of backing away, she raised her head and nuzzled her nose against his neck. She was aware of all her actions yet unable to stop herself