Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 48: Sinclair Winery and Vineyards

Chapter 48: Sinclair Winery and Vineyards

"Sir Rock faint, please come fast! Mr. Ben is attending to him, and I ran here immediately to inform you, Sir," Mario said, his voice tinged with fear and urgency.

Hearing that, Alexander ran hurriedly back to the villa, Rain following closely behind, her heart pounding with worry. When they entered inside the villa, they found Mr. Rock sitting on the sofa, his face pale but composed.

"What happened Dad? Mario said you fainted!" Alexander exclaimed, his voice laced with concern.

Mr. Rock smiled weakly and waved him off. "Oh, it’s nothing, Son. You know I’ve been suffering with this headache for a while now. It suddenly came and I just lost my footing and took a little tumble. I hadn’t fainted!" He glanced at Mario, his brow furrowing. "Don’t exaggerate, Mario. The children will get worried for no reason."

"I’ll take Sir Rock to see Dr. Lambert immediately, just to be on the safer side," Ben interjected firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"I’ll go with you," Alexander muttered, moving closer to help his father up.

"Son, there’s really no need for you to come," Mr. Rock insisted, placing a hand on Alexander’s arm to stop him.

"You should stay here and keep Rain company. Introduce her to your Aunt Maria and the rest of the family. I know you’ve been busy handling the Lancaster Group, and I’m sorry to bother you with the issues at the winery since William is still abroad MIA. Once he’s back, I’ll hand everything regarding your mother’s winery over to him."

Rain stood fixed, feeling the weight of the moment. The tension between Alexander and his father was palpable, but it was clear Mr. Rock was trying to alleviate it, even in his weakened state.

Sensing an opportunity to avoid spending time with Alexander, Rain quickly responded, "It’s fine, Sir. I can manage from here and ask Mario for help if I need anything. It’s more important that Alexander accompanies you to the check-up. Please, don’t worry about me." Then she winked and humorously continued, "I honestly work better and faster without my client’s eyes on me."

Mr. Rock narrowed his eyes and jested, "You sound like my son is scary and you want to avoid him. But it’s true, I understand you, my son is both boring and intimidating at the same time. It’s not easy to like him."

"Dad, let’s go now and stop talking nonsense. I don’t understand why you’re getting sick so often," Alexander scolded. He insisted on coming along, leaving Mr. Rock with no choice but to agree.

Rain watched them leave. Relief washed over her that Alexander was gone, though she couldn’t help but worry for Mr. Rock. She hoped there was nothing serious about his health.

"Shall we go now, Attorney Clayton?" Mario asked with a smile. She nodded, and he added, "I’ll drive you directly to the office."

They set off in an electric cart, and as they drove, Rain asked, "Is the office very far from the villa?"

"We could walk, but it would be quite a bit of exercise," Mario replied with a chuckle. "It takes about fifteen minutes to walk to the main office from here. To tour around the entire estate is pretty tiresome on foot. This is quite a vast estate—50 acres in total."

He handed her a map, and Rain looked it over, intrigued. "Can you tell me more about the winery?" she asked.

Mario smiled. "This entire land was a gift from Sir Rock to Madam Alexa, a way of showing his gratitude and love for her when she agreed to marry him. Later she developed the vineyards and set up one of the best wineries here. The wine she made was very famous among the elite groups here, and it still is."

Rain couldn’t help but smile at that. She’d heard bits and pieces of her father-in-law’s love story and found it heartwarming.

As they continued, Rain noticed other villas on the map. "I noticed there are a few other villas also in the estate area," she commented.

"Yes, Sir Rock is a generous employer and he built those houses for his loyal employees and their families. I actually have one myself, over on the west wing," Mario said proudly.

Rain’s eyes lingered on one particularly large villa. "Cartier Villa is quite big," she muttered.

"Oh, that belongs to Sir Rock’s best friend, Field Marshal Arlan Cartier," Mario explained.

Rain’s mind raced. Who would have thought she’d married not just into a powerful family, but one that was also incredibly wealthy and well-connected?

Rain was enchanted by the scenery as they passed by the vineyards. Sinclair Winery and Vineyards, located just a forty-minute drive from Capital City, was nestled in a tranquil province with sweeping views of the Mystveil and Wolfsong Mountains. The peaceful surroundings made it the perfect getaway spot.

"Do you know what’s going on with the employees? What kind of problems are they encountering?" Rain asked curiously.

Mario shook his head. "Not really. The employees working in the winery and vineyard are under Manager Lucian’s supervision. My role is to take care of the Sinclair Mansion Villa. Though I do hear bits and pieces from friends who work over there but nothing significant enough to help you."

Rain made a mental note of this as she jotted down the important details Mario shared. Before long, they arrived at the office. Mario introduced her to everyone in charge, and she was glad to have already familiarized herself with some of the key figures thanks to the information Mr. Rock and Mr. Ben had provided earlier.

The previous manager of Sinclair Winery and Vineyard was Mr. Rock’s sister-in-law, Maria, a woman in her late sixties with sharp eyes who spoke of experience and a no-nonsense attitude. She had recently retired, passing the reins to her son, Lucian.

Unlike his mother, Lucian, in his early thirties, had a more casual demeanour. He was surprised to see Rain and she could also observe a hint of tension in his posture as she met everyone there.

Rain greeted them all warmly and formally introduced herself to the whole staff, handing each of them her contact card. "I’m Attorney Rain Clayton. Mr. Rock has hired me to look into the legal issues the winery is currently facing."

Maria extended her hand to Rain with a polite smile. "It’s a pleasure to meet you, Attorney Clayton. We’ve been eager to have someone with your expertise to take a look at things."

"Likewise," Rain replied, shaking Maria’s hand firmly before turning to Lucian. He offered a slightly guarded smile as they shook hands, the tension in his expression now more apparent.

"My son here will assist you with everything you need," Maria said with a smile, her eyes flicking toward Lucian. "You look too young to be a lawyer. Please don’t take it the wrong way—it’s just that most of the lawyers I’ve met are a bit more... seasoned."

Rain chuckled softly, appreciating the comment. "I’m twenty-three, and yes, a bit of a rookie," she admitted with a grin. "But don’t worry, I’ll do my best here."

Lucian mumbled under his breath, "What is Uncle Rock thinking, hiring a rookie lawyer?"

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