Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 161: Scandal

Chapter 161: Scandal

"Look at her husband. He has no manners at all. Why come here with that all dirt? Is that grease on his face?!"

Snickers and whispers echoed around the room, with eyes darting between Rain and Alexander.

Rain ignored the gossip, her concern for Alexander overshadowing everything else. "What happened?" she asked, worry etching her features.

"Oh, it’s nothing—just a minor accident on the way here," he replied with a smile.

Rain bit her lower lip, frustration bubbling up. "That’s not funny! Stop smiling!"

"I’m sorry," he hummed, but her gaze remained fixed on him as she touched his face, inspecting him closely. "Is your body okay? Are you in pain? Come on, let’s head to the hospital first to get you checked," she insisted, urgency in her voice as she grabbed his hand, ready to leave.

She turned to signal her aunt, but Alexander gently pulled her back to face him. "Seriously, I’m fine, Rain. The car just hit a brick wall. The impact wasn’t that hard. I got like this because I tried to fix the car to get here as fast as I could, but I failed," he explained, trying to reassure her.

"Tyron is with me. He’ll get me something to change into, so stop worrying. I’m perfectly fine. I even walked and ran to get here..." he stated proudly, trying to lighten the mood.

Rain didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at the sight of him—he was a total mess, yet still the most handsome man in her eyes. She brushed his hair back with her fingertips, a tender smile creeping onto her face.

At that moment, they stared into each other’s eyes, oblivious to the murmurs and chaos around them, wrapped up in their own little world.

But then, the moment they both heard a familiar name, Rain and Alexander turned in its direction.

"Rock! I’m telling you the truth! I’m here at the engagement party, so stop laughing, dammit! I’m not here to gossip..." It was Darwin’s frustrated voice on the phone, his back turned to them.

"Tell him to stop bothering my father with this nonsense; it’s me..." Alexander whispered to Sebastian, who was staring intently at him.

"Dude, what’s with your face?!" Sebastian exclaimed, eyes wide in disbelief. "I can barely recognize you!"

"Obviously grease..." Alexander shrugged nonchalantly, trying to brush it off.

Everyone’s attention was fixed on Judge Darwin Lane, and no one seemed to notice the unusual exchange between Alexander and Sebastian. Rain couldn’t help but feel a surge of annoyance at how quickly things had spiralled out of control.

"This is enough! You’re ruining this engagement party!" Paul’s father barked, his voice booming over the crowd.

Rain glanced over at Dina, who wore a triumphant sneer. "Relax Father-in-law, Judge Darwin is speaking with the Lancasters, and I’m sure they won’t let this slide if the truth comes out. This is how we should handle things... Even if it’s our own blood, we must ensure we side with what is right. The Claytons won’t tolerate it if my half-sister is having an affair while being married."

She turned to her father, her voice steady. "Right, Father? I’ll be a part of the Smith family soon... and since my father-in-law is entering politics, we must set an example. Rain must face consequences according to the law... It’s adultery!"

Most guests murmured in agreement, with some even making crude remarks.

Unable to hold back any longer, Rain burst into laughter, the absurdity of the situation washing over her like a wave. Her laughter drew the attention of everyone, and eyes turned toward her, wide with surprise and curiosity. The tension in the air shifted, finding humor where others saw scandal.

"Oh, goodness. I can’t take this anymore. All of you making a big deal of my life... When all of you didn’t even know me well enough to comment and even judge my personal life," she shrugged.

"This woman is crazy. Does she really think her situation is funny? She’s a disgrace to her family!" one of Dina’s friends scoffed, but her words were cut short by Alexander’s fierce glare, silencing her instantly.

Rain shook her head, she wondered what her dear husband would do next. If it were up to her, she would walk out right now, leaving these morons behind. Instead, her priority was to ensure Alexander wasn’t hurt and to take him to the hospital.

"Uncle, that’s enough," Alexander finally spoke, directing his attention to Judge Darwin. "Cut the call and let Dad rest instead of burdening him with this nonsense at this hour." The gasp that rippled through the crowd was palpable.

"He called Senior Lane, Uncle? Who’s this man? Is he Alexander Lancaster?" someone whispered, eyes now glued to Alexander.

"But that can’t be... Look at him!" another chimed in.

"Well, no one really knows what the two sons of Liam Rock Lancaster look like since they guard their privacy so fiercely," a reporter added quietly.

"Alexander, is that really you?!" Darwin exclaimed, his frown deepening, clearly unsure. Rain shrugged, knowing that Mr. Darwin wasn’t wearing his glasses. She had heard that he struggled with his eyesight without them. Instead, she turned her attention to Sebastian, who wore a smug smirk that only seemed to grow.

Darwin leaned closer to his son, whispering, "Is that really Alexander? What happened to his face?"

Sebastian, still grinning, shrugged nonchalantly. "I don’t know, Father. I’m not sure..."

"Seriously?" Rain muttered under her breath, exasperated. It seemed like Sebastian was enjoying this spectacle far too much, playing dumb as if he didn’t recognize Alexander.

"Someone get some wet wipes so Rain can clean her husband’s face," Dina interjected, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "I’m sure he’s not Alexander Lancaster, Judge Darwin... His name is—"

"Lex Lancaster—that’s how I introduced myself to Rain’s family," Alexander interjected, a playful smirk forming on his lips as he interrupted her.

"But my full name is Alexander Lancaster," he asserted with confidence, standing tall and proud. "And Rain Clayton is my wife."

His declaration hung in the air which shifted the atmosphere, drawing gasps and whispers from the crowd.

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