Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 248: It Was Unsettling

Chapter 248: It Was Unsettling

At Lancaster Building

"Boss, you’ve improved with that sketch!" Tyron complimented, glancing at Alexander’s canvases on his office wall. One was the sketch he’d made of Rain sleeping, and the other was her painting.

"But this painting... Ugh, I can’t even tell it’s supposed to be a person!" Tyron added bluntly, shaking his head.

Alexander chuckled, which made Tyron spin around, staring at him with his jaw dropped.

"It’s the first time you didn’t tell me to get out and do my work!" he exclaimed, blinking rapidly as if he couldn’t believe what he saw. "Instead, you just... laughed!"

Alexander shrugged, still smiling. "Well, maybe I’m in a good mood."

Tyron crossed his arms, narrowing his eyes playfully. "Or maybe Mrs. Lancaster’s finally rubbing off on you. She’s a miracle worker!"

Alexander didn’t respond, simply letting a small smile linger as he moved to his desk. He dove into his work with a refreshed spirit, thinking about how Rain had filled his life with unexpected joy.

In such a short time, she’d made him fall even deeper, and he couldn’t imagine his life without her anymore. The thought made his heart feel lighter, and he found himself smiling over the simplest things... things he’d never paid attention to before her.

Tyron went out and took a seat beside Milet, who was buried in preparations for the upcoming company anniversary. She glanced up briefly and held out a document. "Hey, about this... Will the Boss continue to have Miss Carla Cartier as the company’s brand ambassador?"

Tyron cursed under his breath, grabbing the document. "The Boss would grill me alive if I forgot this." Scanning the paper quickly, he noticed that Carla’s contract had already expired. "No, we won’t be renewing it. Find me a list of fresh options for the role," he instructed, handing it back.

Milet grinned and suggested, "How about Mrs. Lancaster? She’s technically a public figure now."

Tyron considered it, shrugging as he thought about the idea. "True, the Boss would probably be thrilled, but Mrs. Lancaster doesn’t have the following of a celebrity or influencer. Building up her presence would be a project on its own."

Milet leaned forward with a spark of excitement in her eyes. "But just imagine! With her charm and the Boss’s influence, she could catch on fast. Imagine Mrs. Lancaster as the new face of the company, it’d make headlines."

"Now, that gets me excited, but it also means more work for me," Tyron mumbled, letting out a resigned sigh. He knew his Boss would jump on the idea and task him with getting everything started. Then he paused, brightening. "Actually, scratch that. The Boss will want to discuss it with Mrs. Lancaster first."

Milet glanced at him curiously. "Do you think the Madam will approve?"

Tyron turned to her with a mischievous grin, squinting playfully. "How about I give you my expert opinion over dinner tonight?"

Milet’s cheeks flushed as Tyron winked. They’d been dating for almost a month now, keeping things low-key despite seeing each other at the office daily. Their weekends together, exploring the city and savoring each other’s company, had quickly become the highlight of Tyron’s week.

"All right, I’ll hold you to it," she replied with a shy smile.

*****

Meanwhile, at Rain’s office, she was swamped with back-to-back meetings and new case preparations. She focused intensely, interviewing witnesses and analyzing case files, but her attention kept returning to one pressing matter: the Obsidian Order case.

She’d made arrangements to meet with Vania with Brandon’s guidance and assistance, keeping everything under wraps even from Henry. The case was too complex and too dangerous to risk a leak. Rain only trusted a few individuals: Brandon, Matt, and Prosecutor Brown, all vouched for by Alexander due to their confidential connection with the GIS.

At the safe house, Rain had just finished speaking with Vania. As Brandon walked her to her car, where Rico waited, she shared her frustration.

"We still don’t have enough evidence to prosecute Michael Astor," she said. "He’s planned everything meticulously, ensuring Madame Beck will take the fall as his scapegoat."

"Right now, it’s the Gentleman’s Club and Madame Beck who would stand trial as the masterminds," she added, shaking her head. "But she’s just a pawn."

Brandon nodded thoughtfully. "You mentioned Beck hasn’t said a single word to your colleague. What if you tried talking to her yourself? Maybe you could get her to open up."

Rain took a deep breath and nodded. "You’re right. Set up a discreet visit but we’ll only do that once we locate her family. Beck is protecting something, which is why she’s keeping quiet. Michael’s holding something over her, and we need to find out what it is, fast."

"I’ll take care of it and make sure we find whatever, or whoever, he’s using against her," Brandon replied.

Inside the car, Rico glanced at her through the rearview mirror. "Where to now, Madam?"

"Haven Orphanage, please," Rain replied, her gaze drifting to the window as they started driving. Her mind replayed everything Vania had told her.

Michael was a regular in the underground facility of the Gentleman’s Club, she’d said, and it was unsettling how she had been the only woman Madame Beck took to his private room. Vania had been blindfolded each time, and Michael only referred to her by Rain’s name when they were together.

The revelation hit Rain hard. Michael’s obsession had pushed him to keep photos and videos of her, making Vania imitate her in every way even calling her by Rain’s name in intimate moments.

"That man is twisted," Rain muttered in frustration. Now, knowing how deep his fixation went, she was more determined than ever to bring him down. She had to act quickly if she was going to ensure he ended up behind bars.

She thought for a moment, then pulled out her phone and dialed Clifford. "Can you access Clayton University Hospital’s system?" she asked as soon as he picked up. "I need Michael Astor’s medical records everything they have on him."

"Consider it done," Clifford responded without hesitation.

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