Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 129: Court a Woman

Chapter 129: Court a Woman

Alexander dropped Rain off at the office and then instructed Tyron to drive straight to his office.

"Are you going to tell William about this?" Tyron asked curiously who he drove.

"No. He’s terrible at hiding his emotions. It’s better he doesn’t know," Alexander replied flatly.

Tyron nodded and shifted gears. "And about Paul," he started, moving on to the case. "We’ll need Mrs. Lancaster’s testimony if—"

"No," Alexander cut him off sharply. "Take that bastard down without involving my wife. We’ll discuss this more with Eric later."

"Understood, Boss!" Tyron replied without hesitation.

Alexander’s thoughts shifted to a more personal matter: how to convince Rain to agree to have a baby with him. It wasn’t just about him; this was his father’s greatest wish. The weight of that expectation pressed heavily on his shoulders. He was determined to fulfill it, no matter what it took.

"Tyron, do you know how to court a woman?" Alexander asked abruptly. It was a genuine question. His past relationship with Carla had just... happened. She kissed him, declared they were together, and he had simply gone along with it. He’d never had to put in the effort of courting someone.

Tyron looked at him in disbelief. "Of course, Boss! That’s easy!"

Alexander sighed, clearly frustrated. "I want to court Rain and convince her to have a baby with me."

Tyron blinked, then burst out laughing, but quickly stopped when Alexander growled, "Is that funny, Tyron?"

"Oh, no, Boss, of course not!" Tyron stammered, still suppressing a grin. "It’s just... well, I guess it’s understandable since you’ve never really had to court anyone before."

Tyron let out another sigh. "Now it all makes sense! No wonder Mr. Chairman’s been pushing you and William so hard to start families and give him grandchildren. He’s even been bugging me about it."

"Yes, I know a grandchild would make him happy," Alexander replied with a sigh, "so I want to make it happen as soon as possible."

Tyron thought for a moment before suggesting, "But if it’s just about having a baby, why not take the medical route? You could hire a surrogate. It would be much simpler, right?"

Alexander’s face darkened at the suggestion. "No," he said firmly. "Why would I do that when I’m fully capable of making my own baby?"

"Also, Dad won’t like that idea," Alexander added, his tone more serious. "He knows me too well. He’d see right through it if I went the surrogate route and realize I’m just desperate to give him a grandchild. It has to happen naturally, within my marriage. Remember, all he really wants is for William and me to have happy families."

Tyron nodded in understanding. "Yeah, Mr. Chairman’s big on the whole ’family’ thing. It’s not just about the grandkid, it’s the whole picture."

"Exactly," Alexander agreed. "It’s not just about fulfilling a wish. It’s about building something real."

Tyron glanced at Alexander through the rearview mirror, amused by his boss’s straightforward response. "Alright, Boss. I just thought it’d be easier, but I get it. You want the real deal with Mrs. Lancaster. So, how do you plan to go about it?"

Alexander leaned back in his seat, deep in thought. "I don’t know yet," he admitted. "Rain is unpredictable. She likes to challenge me, and I can’t just force this on her." He paused, frowning slightly. "It has to be her choice too."

Tyron chuckled. "Well, if you want her to agree, you have to make her feel like she’s in control. Women like that, you know? Let her think it’s her idea."

Alexander raised an eyebrow. "Let her think it’s her idea?"

"Yes, boss! Woo her, give her attention, but don’t be too obvious about it. You’ve gotta be subtle. Show her you care about her, and the rest will fall into place," Tyron explained, trying to sound like an expert.

Alexander wasn’t entirely convinced, but he nodded anyway. "I guess I’ll figure it out," he said with determination.

Tyron grinned. "You will, Boss. Just take it one step at a time. And remember—women like gestures. Big or small, they all count."

*****

At Lancaster Ancestral Mansion

"Aren’t you going out today?" Rock asked his son William, noticing he was still in his casual clothes. William shrugged and scoffed, "Dad, you’ve been asking me nonstop when I’ll come back, and now that I’m here, you’re already asking me to go out."

Rock chuckled, his heart swelling with affection as William hugged his arm and pulled him outside. "I miss you so much! I plan to stay here for a while if Brother Xander treats me right. But if he doesn’t, I guess I’ll stay at my penthouse and visit you occasionally," William replied. It was clear that Alexander and William had very different personalities—like fire and ice, with Alexander being the ice and William the fire.

Alexander wasn’t touchy or clingy like William, but he expressed his love through thoughtful gestures. He regularly brought him his favourite desserts and fruits and always reminded him to take his health vitamins and more.

"I missed you too, Son," Rock said with a smile. However, he was secretly relieved that his sons weren’t around him constantly. He was concerned that his symptoms might become more apparent with them present.

While Alexander and Rain were usually in the office and came home late, William’s presence brought a mix of comfort and worry. As much as Rock enjoyed having his son close, he feared it would reveal his struggles.

As they strolled through the garden, Rock continued, "It would be nice if you started taking life more seriously. You’re already twenty-eight, so how about..."

"Dad, stop it! You promised you’d stop bugging me about marriage once one of us got married. Xander is now married, so please keep your promise and give me a break from those blind dates. I’m still young and want to enjoy my single life a bit more," William complained.

Rock chuckled and said, "Fine. But be prepared later. I want you to answer Rain honestly and provide her with every detail she asks about how she and Xander ended up getting married."