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
Chapter 36 Rain was crying, her face a mix of embarrassment and desperation. She felt exposed and vulnerable, and the shame of the whole situation was overwhelming. “I’m here to help you,” Alexander reassured her as he stepped closer, keeping a respectful distance away from her. “I believe your ex-boyfriend
Chapter 35 That morning, Diana Jones had left her apartment, but Alexander’s men quickly lost her when she entered another building. Unknown to Rain, Alexander had been keeping tabs on her ever since she started avoiding him. He knew something was off, and he decided to have someone tail her
Chapter 34 With nothing seemingly happening after the toast, Rain let things play out for now. The program began with the introduction and welcoming of the board of directors, followed by the presentation of special awards. Throughout, she could feel someone’s eyes boring into her. Having had enough, she turned
Chapter 33 The Smith Law Firm’s Anniversary Gala was an event every employee of the firm was looking forward to. After all, the higher-ups were also planning on giving out special awards as well as having a lot of fun games, food, music, and dancing. As expected, everyone wanted to
Chapter 32 At Lancaster Group’s main headquarters, the boardroom buzzed with tension as executives from various divisions gathered around the long table. Representatives from electronics, construction, shipping, advertising, entertainment, financial services, securities, retail, ICT, medical, and healthcare services sat with tense faces. The atmosphere was thick with unease, and everyone
Chapter 31 “I thought Dina was only joking, but it turns out it’s true,” Paul grunted, his voice laced with frustration. “Who is it then? Who’s the bastard p> Rain didn’t bother to look at him as she replied, “I don’t think I owe you an explanation now that we’ve
Chapter 30 The next day, Rain woke up early, ready to report back to work. Only this time, she wasn’t alone. “Good morning, daughter,” Iza greeted her. The woman, who was old enough to be her mother, was also undercover at the moment. Rain chuckled at the greeting. “Morning, Mother
Chapter 29 “Boss, I didn’t know you were a stalker now,” Tyron jested as he pulled the car over, stopping them near the cab that Diana Jones had just exited. Alexander’s grip on the tablet he was holding tightened. He had received the report on Diana Jones, and everything about
Chapter 28 One thing Rain loved about Brandon was his precise and meticulous planning before starting any operation he led. Last night, they had a thorough discussion about the pros and cons of each move they had to make. He would ask for her ideas, and the two of them