Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 137: New Endearment

Chapter 137: New Endearment

Back at the office, Rain took her time discreetly reviewing the Obsidian Order case, making careful calls to Brandon to coordinate things closely. She couldn’t involve an investigator too much within the prosecution office, knowing eyes were on her, so she briefed Matt, emphasizing the need for confidentiality in all movements related to the Obsidian Order.

Next, she called Dr. Ivan to follow up on the files she had sent regarding her father-in-law’s case, urging him to prioritize it.

"You should come here; I can show you the progress in person. We’re working on this type of cancer, but we need test subjects... It’s not easy to conclude without them," Dr. Ivan explained, his voice laced with frustration. "Getting human subjects isn’t simple," he added with a heavy sigh.

"I understand. I’ll handle it and fly over on Friday night as planned, along with Clifford," she reassured him.

"What about Sanya? Is she not coming?" Ivan asked, a hint of curiosity in his voice. Rain went silent for a moment.

"Ask Clifford about it, Ivan. I’m at work, so I’ll have to hang up now," she said, cutting the conversation short and ending the call with a sigh. Even now, Sanya was still trying to reach out to her, and it weighed on her mind.

As the day drew to a close, Alexander called to let her know he was waiting in the parking lot. Rain smiled, practically giddy inside. For some reason, it felt good knowing her husband was there to pick her up, willing to wait for her.

At five sharp, nearly everyone had left the office, leaving Rain with only Henry and Matt. After stretching and wrapping up her work, she hurried out, not wanting to keep Alexander waiting too long. It was around 5:30 when she stepped out of her office.

"Are you staying late?" she asked Matt.

"Yeah, I need to finish this," he replied.

Rain bid him farewell, and just as she was about to leave, Henry’s office door opened.

"Let’s walk together to the parking lot, Prosecutor Clayton. I have something to discuss," Henry said casually.

With no real choice, Rain nodded as Henry followed her to the elevator. Once inside, he asked, "About Liza’s case. Do you think you can push it to trial within the week?"

"I’ll do my best," she replied simply. The two remained silent as others joined them in the elevator.

When the doors opened at the basement parking level, Henry continued to follow Rain out.

"Rain," he called casually, causing her to turn with a raised brow. Flashing a roguish smile, he added, "We can drop the formalities outside of the office. Feel free to call me Henry."

"Alright," she nodded.

"How about grabbing dinner?" he asked next, earning a frown from her.

"I have a husband waiting for me, so no," she said firmly.

"I see... I’ll just—" Henry’s words were abruptly cut off by a familiar voice.

"Love, what’s taking you so long?"

Rain froze at the sound of Alexander’s voice, and before she could turn, she felt his arm wrap around her shoulders.

"Oh," she gasped, meeting Alexander’s dark, stern gaze as he glared at Henry, whose face paled instantly.

"You’re..." Henry stammered.

"I’m her husband," Alexander stated coldly.

Rain quickly regained her composure and said, "I’ll see you tomorrow, Henry. We can discuss the case then." Without waiting for a response, she pulled Alexander along, practically dragging him to the car.

"What are you doing?" she whispered, frowning. ’Was he planning on introducing himself as Alexander Lancaster?’

"I’m reminding him you’re married," Alexander replied, still looking grim as he opened the passenger door for her.

Rain got in quickly, and once they were both inside, she asked, "Were you really planning to introduce yourself to him?"

"Why not?" he shot back.

Rain swallowed hard, choosing not to respond. Alexander’s sudden muttering broke the silence. "I don’t like that man," he said, his expression sour as he started the car. Henry remained where they had left him, watching as they drove away, his gaze lingering on the car.

"You didn’t even properly introduce me," Alexander pointed out, his tone slightly accusatory. Rain turned to him, taken aback. She had been following the terms of their arrangement, assuming he preferred to keep their relationship secret.

Rain felt a shift as she watched Alexander. It seemed like he no longer cared if their marriage became public. He looked serious—maybe even desperate—to make it work.

Her eyes narrowed, and a thought crossed her mind: ’Is he like this because he’s in a hurry to have a baby with me?’ The idea made her cheeks flush with heat instead of irritation.

Though it might have been part of his motivation, Rain couldn’t shake the growing suspicion that Alexander was falling in love with her—just as she was falling for him.

It still didn’t sit right with Rain to have a baby just to secure her marriage with Alexander, but she understood his sentiments. He was desperate, and making that deal seemed like his way of ensuring his father’s ultimate wish, knowing she would eventually take the bait. After all, she had clearly told him she wanted their marriage to work.

A part of her also longed to make her father-in-law happy. The thought of giving him the grandchild he was undoubtedly hoping for tugged at her heart, but Rain couldn’t shake the feeling that rushing into having a child wasn’t the answer. She wanted their relationship to grow naturally, not be defined by desperation or family expectations.

’But it’s hard to deny how much I and Alexander seem to want the same thing deep down,’ she thought with a sigh. It was to make her father-in-law happy...

So Rain knew she would eventually give in to Alexander and it was just a matter of time, but letting him work for it a bit longer didn’t seem like a bad idea. It wasn’t just about playing hard to get; it was about making him want her even more. ’Am I really doing this?’ she giddily mused.

"Rain, didn’t you hear me?" Alexander’s firm voice snapped her out of her daydream.

"Oh, right. I was just surprised, but don’t worry—I’ll introduce you properly next time," she said, her playful grin growing. "Although... you did a fine job of introducing yourself as my husband." She couldn’t resist teasing, poking him in the side. "Love? Is that our new endearment now?"

She chuckled as Alexander’s face reddened, clearly caught off guard by her teasing.

***

Meanwhile, back in the parking lot, Henry stood frozen, his eyes glued to the spot where the car had disappeared. He couldn’t shake the nagging certainty of who that man was. "Alexander Lancaster..." he muttered under his breath, his frown deepening with every passing second.

Henry’s mind raced as he thought, ’What the hell is going on? Aren’t you Carla’s fiance?’