Chapter 82 Rain stirred in the bed and slowly opened her eyes. A smile formed on her lips because she felt rested and comfortable, which was a rare treat. Glancing at the clock, she was surprised she had slept straight through for four hours. It was already six in the
Chapter 81 At Paul’s Apartment Days passed by and Paul grew more restless after failing to make Rain his. The frustration of not being able to see her whenever he wanted was driving him mad. He had no idea where she was. The address on her file at the office
Chapter 80 Rain was pleasantly surprised by her bedroom. The soft, feminine colors instantly appealed to her, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The room was spacious and extravagant, with a design that skillfully blended modern tones with vintage touches. It was clear that a lot of thought had gone
Chapter 79 As Rain stepped out of the car and headed toward the bakery, she felt a sense of excitement bubbling up inside her. The store was quaint, with a warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through the air. She carefully selected an assortment of tarts, ensuring to
Chapter 78 He had noticed Sanya acting strangely, despite her efforts to hide it. Clifford knew her too well for her to fool him. They had known each other for years, almost since the day he met Rain. Sanya was Rain’s friend from Haven Orphanage, where Rain often volunteered and
Chapter 77 The room seemed to hold its breath as Alexander’s words hung in the air. Rain glanced between the two men, the intensity of the moment making her heart race. Clifford’s grip on her shoulders tightened, but his eyes were locked on Alexander, a mix of challenge and disbelief
Chapter 76 “I was at the shipyard when I got a call from my father,” Alexander replied, his voice calm. “He told me you’d been in an accident and were rushed to Clayton University Hospital.” He glanced down at his clothes, still dusty and stained from working on machinery. Rain
Chapter 75 Rain opened her mouth to respond, but before she could, Alexander stepped forward. “I’m Lex, Rain’s husband,” he said, extending his hand toward Dina for a handshake. Dina accepted his hand with a firm grip, her lips curling into a sneer. “Lex what? Can you at least introduce
Chapter 74 Rain felt a bit dizzy as she watched Matt get out of the car to confront the driver of the vehicle that had just rear-ended them. She glanced at her wristwatch, then back at Matt, who was engaged in a tense conversation with the other driver. Her thoughts
Chapter 73 Rain walked down the hallway and arrived at courtroom 3B just as recess was called. Prosecutor Karl Brown, a burly man with greying hair and a commanding presence, was standing by the bench, discussing something with one of the investigators. Rain approached him, clearing her throat to get
Chapter 72 Rain woke up early and headed to the Meta City Prosecutor’s Office, expecting the usual pile of pending cases on her desk. As she sifted through the files, one in particular caught her attention. She was in charge of the Organized Crime Unit, so she couldn’t understand why
Chapter 71 The question gnawed at Rain. Was it because she had truly moved on from Paul, or was she simply too overwhelmed by everything else happening in her life to dwell on the pain of his betrayal? Maybe it was a bit of both. Her life was a whirlwind
Chapter 70 Rain yawned again as she stepped into her apartment, trying to shake off the drowsiness. Clifford was sitting on the sofa, his expression dark, while Sanya was lounging next to him, engrossed in whatever was playing on the television. “You’re finally back,” Clifford remarked, his tone laced with
Chapter 69 Rain frowned at Alexander, her suspicion growing. “What’s with you?” she asked, unable to hide her curiosity. ’Was he always this inquisitive?’ she wondered. The man she remembered hearing about from Sanya was supposed to be an unbothered king, not someone prying into every detail. “The coffee’s still
Chapter 68 Madame Beck couldn’t believe how quickly everything had unravelled. In one night, she had not only lost her most promising entertainer but also her most generous client. “It all makes sense, but why does something still feel off?” she muttered, massaging her temples. Frustrated, she grabbed her phone
Chapter 67 Rain frowned as she glanced back. “You mean the cab? That’s Detective Brandon. Pull over,” she told Alexander. She hadn’t brought her mobile phone, so Brandon must have been worried when she suddenly left with Alexander. Alexander did as she said, and the cab also pulled over to
Chapter 66 Alexander couldn’t help but think, ’She should be an actress!’ as he watched Rain’s expertly feigned tears. It was impressive how easily she could make herself cry. “Your boss passed out after drinking the wine. I’m supposed to drink!” he grumbled. Rain, eyes still welling with fake tears,
Chapter 65 Alexander still couldn’t wrap his mind around how effortlessly Rain had managed to pull him into her scheme. Now, they were standing in a dimly lit hallway as a bouncer led them toward a private elevator that only Madame Beck could operate. The elevator doors slid open, and
Chapter 64 At Gentleman’s Club Alexander loosened his necktie and tossed it aside, feeling the weight of the night pressing down on him as he waited in the dimly lit VIP room. He had arrived earlier than usual at the Gentleman’s Club, intent on getting answers from Rain—answers she’d been
Chapter 63 Rain took a deep breath before entering the building. She walked directly to the office of Chief Prosecutor John Hart, her heart pounding with a mix of nerves and anticipation. She had heard a lot about him, and Brandon had reassured her that Chief Prosecutor Hart was a