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, glanced at Madame Beck. “Madame Beck, how are you feeling? I didn’t drug the wine. Please, tell him why you passed out,” she said, her voice trembling.
If Alexander didn’t know better, he might have been convinced by her act.
“Oh, right. How long was I out?” Madame Beck asked, her forehead creased in confusion.
“Just a minute or two,” Alexander replied firmly.
“Oh, look at you, Mr. Alexander. What kind of drug would make me pass out so quickly? I’m probably just exhausted,” Madame Beck said, waving off the concern.
“I think this is enough for tonight. Why don’t you go back to your VIP room? I’ll send Twilight to you shortly. Just go outside, and I’ll have the elevator ready,” Madame Beck suggested.
“I want to go back with her!” Alexander insisted, pointing at Rain.
Rain quickly hugged Madame Beck’s arm and murmured, “I’m scared, Madame Beck. He thinks I drugged him p>
Madame Beck looked at Alexander and then politely asked, “Can you wait outside and give me a minute to convince her to go back with you p>
Alexander didn’t respond, merely stood up and said, “Just a minute outside. I don’t like waiting p>
Madame Beck nodded, and Alexander left the room.
As soon as he was gone, Madame Beck turned to Rain, her expression darkening. “Did you put drugs in his wine?” she asked, her voice laced with disapproval.
Rain bit her lower lip and mumbled, “Just a small amount, to make him sleep. I thought you’d be pleased to have a bit of time to do whatever you wanted with him p>
“Are you stupid? He’s Alexander Lancaster! I thought you were smarter than this. Next time, don’t make a move without my permission! We need careful planning when it comes to someone like him,” Madame Beck scolded.
“And do you really think I’d be satisfied with just making him pass out for a few minutes? If I were to drug someone like him, I’d use something that would turn him into a beast in bed!” she continued, her tone filled with a twisted excitement.
Rain quickly processed this information, mentally noting that Madame Beck might have access to something like the Erotoxin pill as suspected by Brandon. Also, she already confirmed Brandon’s suspicion about an underground facility because what Rain had discovered could indeed be a passage leading to it.
“I’m sorry, Madame Beck. I won’t do anything like this again,” Rain muttered, lowering her head in feigned submission.
“That’s fine,” Madame Beck waved off her apology. “Now go and entertain him. Make sure he’ll want to come back here as often as possible p>
Rain nodded obediently and left the room, finding Alexander waiting just outside. They walked back to the VIP lounge in silence, where Rain continued to pour drinks for him, the tension between them thick and palpable.
After a long silence, Alexander finally spoke, his gaze fixed on her. “So, what happens now?” His voice was calm, but his eyes bore into her, demanding answers.
“Take me outside? You could just carry me out,” Rain teased with a grin. “You paid for my entire work shift anyway.” Then Rain explained the details of her temporary contract with Madame Beck.
Alexander nodded and said, “Let’s go, then p>
With that, Alexander walked out of the VIP private lounge with Rain by his side. But before they could reach the exit, a group of bouncers blocked their path.
“What’s the meaning of this?” Alexander growled, his voice laced with anger.
“Oh, I’m sorry, Mr. Lancaster, but you can’t just take my employee like that,” came Madame Beck’s voice from behind them.
Alexander turned to face her, his expression darkening. “And why not? I paid for her entire night. She’s free to go as she pleases, isn’t she? Besides, I’ve heard she has a temporary contract that allows her to leave whenever she wants p>
He tightened his grip on Rain’s hand and faced Madame Beck squarely. “This woman is mine, and I’m not allowing her to work here anymore. If you have any objections, contact my lawyer p>
Madame Beck’s face paled, and Rain instinctively swallowed hard.
“Twilight Madame Beck called out, her tone almost pleading as if asking Rain to stay.
Rain’s eyes filled with tears as she cried, “I’m sorry, Madame Beck, but he… he threatened me, and p>
“That’s enough,” Alexander cut her off, pulling her closer. “Tell your men to move, or you won’t like the consequences of messing with me,” he warned, his voice cold and menacing.
“Let them go,” Madame Beck instructed reluctantly. The bouncers stepped aside, allowing Rain and Alexander to leave, with Tyron following closely behind.
Outside, Rain shivered slightly in the cold air. Without a word, Alexander draped his coat over her shoulders. “Wear it and keep yourself warm,” he instructed, his tone still distant.
When the car arrived, Alexander dismissed both the driver and Tyron. “I’ll drive,” he said firmly. Rain quietly walked to the passenger seat as Alexander opened the door for her.
Alexander took the driver’s seat, his expression stoic as he started the car. Rain sat quietly beside him, wrapped in his coat. As they pulled away from the Gentleman’s Club, Alexander’s grip on the steering wheel tightened, his jaw clenched in silent anger.
Rain could sense his turmoil, but she remained silent, unsure of what to say or how to break the icy atmosphere. Minutes passed, and the city lights blurred as they drove through the streets. Finally, Alexander spoke, his voice low and controlled. “What the hell were you thinking, Rain p>
She turned to him with a smile, trying to ease the tension. “How about a cup of coffee while I explain everything?” she suggested, hoping to break the awkward silence that hung between them.
But her smile faded as she noticed Alexander suddenly accelerate, his expression darkening. “What’s wrong?” she asked, her voice tinged with concern.
“Someone’s following us,” Alexander replied, his tone grim as his eyes flicked to the rearview mirror.