Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 180: Fraudulent Marriage

Chapter 180: Fraudulent Marriage

Rain couldn’t believe how giddy she felt, sitting alone in her private office. Everything was going so well with Alexander; it was like they were newlyweds. They had even shared another passionate kiss before he dropped her off earlier.

Last night had been unforgettable, especially Alexander’s heartfelt confession that he was falling in love with her. But of course, her playful side had taken over, and she pretended not to fully remember what happened while they were watching the movie. She couldn’t resist teasing him a little more.

She chuckled, recalling the look on Alexander’s face when she innocently asked how the movie had ended.

"This is so much fun!" she hummed to herself, reaching for her phone as the sound of notifications caught her attention.

But the smile on her face quickly faded as she opened the message from Dina, her eyes scanning the news article.

"This..." she mumbled weakly, feeling the shock hit her like a punch in the gut.

’Fraudulent Marriage Uncovered: Alexander Lancaster and Rain Clayton’s union revealed as a sham. Charges have been pressed against a woman who allegedly impersonated Rain, but questions remain about William Lancaster’s involvement, as he reportedly posed as his older brother to register the marriage.’

Rain’s heart pounded in her chest, her mind racing. How could this happen? Why now?

Yet amidst all the chaos, one thought dominated Rain’s mind: Sanya. The article stated that charges had been pressed against the woman who impersonated her, which meant Sanya was likely in detention right now.

Without hesitation, Rain rushed out of her office. "I need to head out now. I’ll come back if I can, but call me if anything comes up!"

She didn’t wait for her team to respond, her focus entirely on Sanya.

"What’s going on? Something must have happened," Marlon remarked, watching her rush past.

Just then, Henry emerged from his office, handing a file to Matt. "Is the report on the investigation about—"

"Ah! This must be it!!!" Jane suddenly exclaimed, causing everyone in the office to pause and turn toward her.

Henry frowned, concerned. "What’s going on?"

Jane offered him an awkward smile. "Prosecutor Lancaster just rushed out, and she didn’t look good. I think this is the reason..."

"What reason?" Matt interjected, curiosity piqued.

Jane gulped nervously and handed her mobile phone to Matt. "This article just popped up online. It’s not even in the headlines of business news yet, but you know me... I like to keep up with everything happening in the business world, and this..."

"What’s in there?" Henry asked, a frown creasing his brow.

Marlon snatched the phone and read the article aloud: "Fraudulent Marriage Uncovered: Alexander Lancaster and Rain Clayton’s union revealed as a sham. Charges have been pressed against a woman who allegedly impersonated Rain, but questions remain about William Lancaster’s involvement, as he reportedly posed as his older brother to register the marriage."

"Do you think this is true?" Jane inquired, concern etched on her face.

"That’s definitely not true," Marlon replied, shaking his head. "I met Alexander Lancaster, and I can personally attest to how head over heels he is for Prosecutor Lancaster. He practically devoured me with his gaze back then! He’s overflowing with possessiveness when it comes to his wife. This is nothing but fake news. I can’t believe this kind of drama happens in the business world, just like in showbiz!"

"That’s interesting... Prosecutor Clayton never fails to grab our attention," Henry said with a smirk.

*****

At the police station, reporters crowded outside, their cameras clicking as they clamoured for an interview with Sanya, eagerly waiting for any updates on the investigation.

"Did you hear? This Sanya Reed is in serious trouble!" one reporter exclaimed, shoving a microphone into the face of his colleague. "Also, this could be a major scandal for the Lancaster family!"

"Yeah, but who really thought she would go this far?" another chimed in, shaking his head. "Impersonating Rain Clayton? That’s just reckless."

As the reporters continued to speculate, Dina arrived on the scene, her eyes glinting with satisfaction. She confidently pushed her way through the throng of reporters, a coy smile tugging at her lips.

"Excuse me! Over here!" she called out, waving her hand dramatically to capture their attention. "I’m Dina Clayton, and I’m here to represent the Clayton family."

A reporter rushed forward, seizing the opportunity. "Miss Dina Clayton, can you tell us what you know about this fraudulent marriage? Any comments on Miss Sanya’s actions if this is true?"

Dina leaned into the microphone, enjoying the sudden spotlight. "Well, it’s truly shocking, isn’t it?" she began, with a theatrical tone of concern. "I always had my suspicions about my half-sister’s sudden marriage. Sanya is her best friend, and for Sanya to impersonate Rain just to get married? It’s almost unbelievable."

"And what do you think happens now? How are the Lancasters reacting to this?" another reporter pressed eagerly.

"Oh, I believe Sanya will have to face the consequences of her actions," Dina responded, the hint of a smirk on her lips betraying her enjoyment of the situation. "You can’t just manipulate people’s lives and expect no fallout. And let’s not forget the impact on Rain. I can’t help but wonder how she’s been playing the role of Alexander Lancaster’s wife all this time, knowing she didn’t even register the marriage herself."

A reporter interjected, "Do you think this will damage Rain’s career as a public Prosecutor?"

"Absolutely," Dina replied smoothly, her voice dripping with faux sympathy. "Rain has always portrayed herself as the virtuous prosecutor, and now, her best friend is tangled in a scandal that could completely tarnish her reputation. I’m not sure how she’ll manage to recover from this one."

Dina smirked as she viciously added, "Also, doesn’t this raise serious questions about the Bureau of Civil Affairs? How could they allow something like this to happen? It makes them look careless, doesn’t it? Allowing a fraudulent marriage to slip through like this?"

The reporters buzzed with excitement, their cameras flashing as Dina stoked the fire further, seemingly reveling in the chaos she was helping to create.

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