Chapter 187
Rain released a relieved sigh after watching Alexander’s press conference. A weight lifted off her shoulders, knowing she no longer had to lie about their marriage that had begun as a sham. But now, it was anything but that. She and Alexander were both working hard to make it work. A soft blush crept onto her cheeks as she mused, *We’re both falling in love p>
She stood, facing the panel with renewed confidence. “I guess I don’t need to explain further since my husband already did a remarkable job for me,” she said, her voice steady. “Alexander is a private person, and we both wanted to keep it that way. But it seems the circumstances have forced our hand p>
Rain paused, letting her words resonate through the room. “I’ll be updating my marital status today. And since our marriage is now public, I will also formally take my husband’s surname. Please address me as Prosecutor Rain Lancaster from now on. Also, I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused the office,” she added, her tone firm yet respectful.
The senior prosecutors exchanged glances, some still processing the shift in the conversation. Rain’s poised response and Alexander’s public statement left little room for further questioning.
Rain glanced around the room, noting how some of the more critical prosecutors shifted uncomfortably in their seats, while others nodded subtly in approval. The air was thick with the weight of unspoken opinions, but the immediate pressure seemed to have lifted, thanks to Alexander’s public intervention.
One of the senior prosecutors cleared his throat, breaking the silence. “Prosecutor Lancaster, while your clarification—and your husband’s—certainly sheds light on this issue, we must still address the implications of how this scandal has affected the reputation of the office. No lingering questions must remain p>
“I understand, and I am more than willing to cooperate with any further inquiries. However, I believe my husband’s statement speaks volumes. We have nothing to hide p>
Before anyone could respond, the door creaked open once more. A man in a suit stepped in, holding a file. “I apologize for interrupting, but I have something from the Bureau of Civil Affairs. It concerns the investigation into the marriage claims p>
The man walked over to the table, handing the file to the Chief Prosecutor. Rain’s eyes followed him as he moved, her heart pounding slightly despite her composed appearance.
The Chief Prosecutor flipped open the file, his eyes scanning the contents. After what felt like an eternity, he looked up and said, “It appears the Bureau has concluded its investigation. They found no evidence of fraud or impersonation. The registration was legitimate p>
A murmur spread through the room as Rain exhaled, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders.
“Thank you,” Rain said, turning to the panel. “I trust this resolves any remaining doubts. Now, if there are no further questions, I’d like to return to my duties p>
The Chief Prosecutor hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “Very well, Prosecutor Lancaster. You may go. But know that we will continue monitoring public perception, as this situation has affected more than just you p>
Rain nodded in acknowledgement, “I understand.” With that, she quietly left the hall with Jane by her side.
“Thank you so much, Jane,” she said, her voice softer now as they walked back to their office.
“Oh, it’s nothing. I’m just glad I came just in time Jane grinned. “We were all so worried that the board would blow this out of proportion. Thank God Mr. Lancaster made that public appearance—it really smoothed things over. I can’t imagine how they would have grilled you otherwise p>
Rain smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude toward her. “Yes, and I owe you for rushing over and making sure the board could see the press conference in real-time. You’ve really saved me today p>
Jane waved her hand dismissively but beamed at the compliment. “It’s part of the job p>
Rain chuckled. “Still, I appreciate it. How about I treat you all to lunch? It’s the least I can do after putting you and the team through this p>
Jane’s eyes lit up. “That sounds amazing! I’m sure everyone will be thrilled p>
As soon as they returned to the office, Rain headed straight to her private room, leaving Jane to update the rest of the team about what had transpired in the conference hall and how it all concluded.
Rain sat down, grabbing her phone from the desk. Her gaze fell on the string of missed calls—most of them from Alexander. She bit her lower lip, a mix of guilt and nervousness settling in. She scrolled through the messages and noticed several from William.
She decided to read William’s texts first.
William: “Sister-in-law, I’m sorry for all the trouble I caused you. But don’t worry, I’m cleaning up the mess now. Hehe. This will be sorted out before the day ends p>
William: “Sis, everything’s been handled! Sanya’s out of the police station, and the investigation at the Bureau of Civil Affairs is officially concluded p>
Rain scoffed, shaking her head in disbelief. “Who would’ve thought I’d have such a reliable brother-in-law,” she muttered to herself.
Rain took a deep breath before opening Sanya’s message.
Sanya: *”Rain, I am so sorry for everything. Is it alright if we meet? Tell me when can I see you? Can we talk in person p>
Rain bit her inner lip, pondering how to respond. Just as she was about to type, her phone rang. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw Alexander’s name flashing on the screen.
She answered without hesitation. “I’m sorry, I was called in by the board and didn’t have my phone on me. I saw the press conference… Everything’s sorted here now. Thank you,” she said, a grin spreading across her face.
Alexander’s sigh of relief came through the line. “I’m glad. Do you think you can leave work early today?” he asked, his tone casual but filled with anticipation.
“Hmmm, what time do you want me to be off?” Rain teased.
“How about three?” he muttered.
“Alright, I’ll see you at three,” she replied with a smile in her voice. Then, after a moment’s hesitation, she softly said, “Alexander p>
“Yes p>
“I… I love you. I’ll see you soon,” she confessed, her heart racing.
Before he could respond, she quickly ended the call. Her cheeks flushed as she squealed quietly, covering her face with her hands, feeling a giddy rush of excitement.