Chapter 62 It had been a while since Alexander had slept in his bedroom at the ancestral mansion, and he was trying to convince himself that it was the reason he couldn’t sleep at all. But deep down, he knew better. As he sat in his office, yawning every few

Chapter 61 Rain gulped, finding herself speechless. It should have been easy to say yes, that it was just a pretense marriage, after all. But something inside her made her hesitate. Deep down, there was a growing hope that the marriage might actually work out. Her face reddened as she

Chapter 60 Rain woke up early, eager and nervous to report to the Prosecution Office. Though she had initially passed on the application, she ultimately decided to join the Smith Law Firm. Fortunately, the position she wanted was still available, favor seemed to be on her side. “Eat first before

Chapter 59 Rain sat on the floor of her cozy apartment, surrounded by Sanya and Clifford. The three of them had gathered for an impromptu drinking session, with cans of beer and wine bottles scattered around. Sanya had brought out some snacks, but the conversation was light. Rain took a

Chapter 58 Lancaster Ancestral Mansion. After a quiet dinner, Alexander’s father invited him to the balcony for tea. “It’s been a while since you’ve slept here,” Rock commented, gazing out at the garden he had meticulously maintained—a garden that once belonged to Alexander’s late mother, Alexa. “You forced me to

Chapter 57 At Rain’s Apartment Rain gulped as she finished explaining everything to Clifford. He remained silent, simply staring at her, his expression unreadable. “What’s with that look?” she murmured, noticing how dark his face had become. The tension in the room was almost suffocating, but it lightened somewhat when

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