Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 110: The Consequences

Chapter 110: The Consequences

"Stop fidgeting, Sanya. Everything will be alright," Clifford reassured her, pulling into the Lancaster Ancestral Mansion. "Just tell Rain everything and get that burden off your chest. Yes, she’ll get mad, but you know she won’t stay mad at you for long."

If she weren’t so nervous, she’d probably be ogling the beautiful architecture in front of them and drooling at the sight of the vast estate grounds they had driven through.

"Come on, they’re all waiting," Clifford hummed, pulling her back to reality. She nodded, taking a deep breath before stepping out of the car. With a smile, she quickly rushed to Rain, greeting her with a cheek-to-cheek kiss. Rain introduced her and Clifford to Mr. Liam Rock Lancaster.

"It’s nice to meet you, Sir," Sanya said politely, shaking Mr. Rock’s extended hand.

"The pleasure is mine," he replied warmly, shaking both hers and Clifford’s hands. After introductions, Rain led them to the dining area, where Alexander and another man were already seated. Rain introduced them to Tyron, Alexander’s assistant.

"You see, Rain helped prepare all these meals," Mr. Rock proudly announced, causing Sanya’s eyes to widen in surprise.

"You cook?" Clifford blurted out in disbelief.

"Yes, she did," Mr. Rock confirmed with a smile, while Rain nodded, a bit awkwardly.

Rain chuckled, explaining, "I’m actually starting to enjoy it." She glanced timidly between Mr. Rock and Alexander. "I guess it’s because I want to impress my father-in-law and my husband."

Clifford coughed, and a second later, yelped, "Ouch!"

Sanya was sure Rain had kicked him under the table. She chuckled, and the lunch continued in a lively atmosphere. Mr. Rock was such a warm and gracious host that Sanya’s nerves melted away.

After lunch, Mr. Rock invited them to the balcony for tea, continuing their conversation in the fresh air.

"Don’t you feel hot? It’s still summer, so why are you wearing a turtleneck?" Sanya couldn’t help but comment, eyeing Rain curiously.

Rain suddenly coughed, her face flushing with color. "It’s not that hot, Sanya, and besides, fall is coming. This turtleneck isn’t even long-sleeved." She fidgeted slightly, clearly uncomfortable with the topic.

"But you hate wearing turtlenecks!" Sanya pointed out, her tone light but honest. Rain shot her a sharp glare, quickly silencing her.

Before the awkwardness could settle, Alexander’s voice cut through the air. "She’s probably hiding something, like a bite?" he playfully remarked, his eyes shifting from Rain then to Clifford with a smirk.

That proud and triumphant smirk... Only a fool wouldn’t catch Alexander’s meaning. Sanya tried to hide her teasing smile. It was a hickey!

But then seeing how gloomy Clifford’s face was, worry crept in as she sensed the shift in the atmosphere. The tension between the men was palpable, and despite the humour of the situation, she couldn’t shake the feeling that things could quickly spiral out of control.

Her eyes darted between Clifford and Alexander, silently hoping the two would keep it together, especially in front of Mr. Rock. She bit her lip, bracing herself for yet another round of their petty rivalry.

Fortunately, before tensions could escalate, Mr. Rock intervened. "Don’t you two have an important matter to attend to?" he said, raising an eyebrow at Alexander and Tyron.

The two men exchanged glances, clearly knowing they had no choice but to excuse themselves under Mr. Rock’s watchful gaze. With that, they left the room, leaving a quieter atmosphere behind.

Mr. Rock then turned his attention to Sanya and Clifford, a warm smile on his face. "Now, I have a lot of questions for you two about my daughter-in-law," he said, flipping open a notebook.

Sanya blinked, surprised. "Is this some kind of interview, sir?" she asked cautiously.

Mr. Rock chuckled. "You could say that. I want to write down everything I can find out about Rain, things that will help my son understand her better."

Sanya smiled, her heart warming at the thought. ’He truly likes Rain,’ she thought happily, glad to see how well Rain was being treated by her new family.

"But Sir, isn’t it better if Alexander makes the effort to know my friend on his own rather than being spoon-fed?" Clifford asked seriously, causing Sanya to almost choke on her own saliva. She quickly grabbed her cup, taking a sip of her tea to cover her surprise.

Then, with an awkward laugh, she elbowed Clifford lightly and added, "Sir Rock is just being thoughtful! Besides, there’s nothing wrong with him learning more about Rain since their marriage was so sudden. I’m sure he’s also just trying to get to know his daughter-in-law better."

Mr. Rock chuckled, giving Sanya a playful wink. "Exactly, Sanya. You understand perfectly. It’s not spoon-feeding; think of it as a review guide for my son. I’m sure Alexander is getting to know Rain day by day, but there’s no harm in having some advance information to help him please her without needing to ask every little detail."

Sanya nodded eagerly, grateful that Clifford stayed quiet after the deadly glare Rain shot his way. The conversation shifted to lighter topics, but the tension had clearly subsided.

After a while, Sanya excused herself, claiming she needed to find the restroom. "Let me go with you," Rain offered.

"There’s no need. I’ll manage. Stay with Clifford," Sanya replied, giving Rain a reassuring smile before heading back inside after Rain gave her the directions to the restroom.

Following Rain’s instructions, she wandered down the hall but halted when she couldn’t find the restroom. Taking a wrong turn, she ended up near the bar area, where she spotted Alexander and Tyron deep in conversation.

She was about to retreat quietly when she overheard Tyron speak. "What do you plan to do once Rain’s impostor is found? I heard William’s coming back this week."

"What else?" Alexander replied coldly. "That woman needs to be punished. She must face the consequences of what she’s done."

Sanya’s heart dropped, and her knees wobbled as she struggled to stay steady.

"Do you think Mrs. Lancaster feels the same?" Tyron asked. "The wedding’s been a blessing in disguise for her. Maybe she’ll just let it go..."

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