Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 224: Performer

Chapter 224: Performer

Sunday finally arrived, and for the first time in a long while, Rain felt a hint of nervousness creeping in. Today was the day she would be formally introduced to the whole family. Her father-in-law had personally arranged a simple gathering at the Lancaster Ancestral Mansion.

She had always been confident, a woman who rarely second-guessed herself. But today was different. This wasn’t just any meeting, it was the Lancaster family. And even though she had already captured Alexander’s heart, including her father-in-law, meeting his entire family was a different challenge.

Rain took a deep breath, straightening her dress in front of the mirror. She was dressed in a casual white mini-dress that hugged her curves perfectly, highlighting her long legs.

"It’s just a family gathering," she reminded herself, though the butterflies in her stomach told her otherwise.

"Hm, you look radiant," her aunt’s voice interrupted her thoughts. She turned to her aunt, who entered the bedroom with a wide smile. Rain turned to see her aunt enter the bedroom with a wide smile.

"I knocked, but you seemed so deep in thought you didn’t even notice me. The door was already ajar, so I just let myself in," her aunt said, stepping closer.

Rain offered an awkward smile. "I’m a bit nervous, Aunt."

Her aunt shook her head with a soft chuckle. "You? Nervous? That’s a first! You shouldn’t be. Just think of it like one of your court cases... doing your thing, owning the room." She winked playfully.

Rain nodded with a smile and then looked at her aunt from head to toe and praised her,

"You’re looking great too, Aunt." In just a few days, her aunt had started looking healthier. She had gained some weight, her cheeks had more color, and she no longer appeared so pale and fragile.

"I still feel like an outsider," her aunt confessed quietly.

Rain pouted and grumbled, "Don’t feel that way, Aunt. This gathering is for me, and it’s only natural that I bring my family with me. You’re the only one I have, and Father Rock made it clear that you’re family now. You should feel safe and at ease here, definitely more than at the Clayton mansion."

Her aunt took a deep breath, then nodded, seemingly reassured.

A soft knock sounded at the already open door. Alexander, standing by the door, beamed as his gaze met Rain’s. "You look breathtaking," he murmured, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at her. "Ready to go?"

Rain nodded, then took her aunt’s hand, leading her as Alexander guided them toward the estate’s open pavilion, where the Lancaster family awaited.

Rain turned toward her aunt, giving her a reassuring squeeze on the hand. "See? You’re not alone, Aunt Melanie. We’re in this together." Her voice was gentle but firm, a reminder that her aunt wasn’t an outsider here.

She could hear the lively music as they neared the gathering area. As soon as their cart came to a stop, Uncle Ben immediately took Aunt Melanie’s hand to escort her while Rain and Alexander proceeded toward the entrance with their father.

"Everyone is here, so let me introduce the newest additions to our family," her father-in-law announced warmly. He glanced at Rain and Aunt Melanie. Rain quickly stepped beside him, gently holding Aunt Melanie’s hand.

"This is my daughter-in-law, Rain Clayton Lancaster, and her Aunt Melanie Clayton. I hope you all welcome them to our family with open arms," Rock Lancaster began, his voice filled with pride. "Come, let me introduce you to everyone, one by one," he added, guiding them forward.

The first introduction was to Greg Lancaster, Rock’s step-brother. Arturo Lancaster, Alexander’s grandfather, had married Mila even though she was a widow with a son, and he adopted Greg, allowing him to carry the Lancaster surname. Greg stood beside his third wife, Lily.

"See how my uncle keeps remarrying?" Rain overheard William say with a chuckle.

"That’s why I keep telling Dad he should remarry instead of pushing me and Alexander into it. But he always says he loved our mother too much and is scared to face her in the afterlife," William joked his tone light but with an underlying affection for their father’s devotion.

"You brat, I promised your mother she’d be the only woman in my life!" Father Rock snorted, giving William a playful glare.

"Oh, I’m sure sister-in-law would understand that you’re still living and not ready to follow her just yet," Greg teased with a grin. "You should enjoy life, Rock! Who knows? Maybe marrying again and giving Alexander and William a little sister or more wouldn’t be so bad."

Rain smiled, enjoying the lighthearted banter. It was heartwarming to see how close her father-in-law was with Greg, despite only being step-brothers. She couldn’t help but contrast it with the strained relationship she had with Dina, who treated her more like a rival than family.

"I’m truly blessed to be accepted by Rock and Father Arturo, even though I’m not a Lancaster by blood," Greg remarked, turning to Rain with a kind smile. "They’ve always treated me well. So trust me, my dear, you’re in good hands with this family!"

"That’s enough; let me introduce Rain and Melanie to our youngest sister," Father Rock said, pulling her and Aunt Melanie toward Ava and her husband, Mark Meyer.

Rain gulped as she caught sight of Alexander’s cousin, Lyndon Meyer, staring at her with parted lips. She noticed his intense gaze the moment she entered. Lyndon definitely recognized her...

"Is she the one? The one from the stag party?! The performer?!" Lyndon exclaimed, eyes wide. "I knew it... She looks so familiar... And you!"

He turned to Alexander. "Is that why you pulled her away in the middle of her performance?! I can’t believe this... I knew she looked familiar when I saw her photo in the news, but seeing her in person like this..."

"Stag party? Performer?" Bella, Lyndon’s fiancee, interjected, her frown deepening.

Lyndon’s eyes widened, realization dawning on him. William burst into laughter, shaking his head. "Oh, cousin... You just dug your own grave! You should’ve kept your mouth shut and asked me or Big Brother about it instead."

"Enough with the bickering! What’s this about a stag party and her being a performer?" a woman’s sharp voice interrupted, cutting through the chatter. "Are you saying she’s an entertainer at that Gentleman’s Club that just got closed because it was under investigation? What’s going on here? You replaced Carla with someone like her?!"

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