Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 52: Obligated

Chapter 52: Obligated

Alexander drove into the estate and went inside the mansion to pick Rain up. He had dismissed his driver and Tyron, preferring to drive himself.

As soon as he saw Rain, something in her felt off. She had a serious expression on her face the moment she saw him and maintained it even when they were finally alone in the car.

The silence in the car was unsettling, even though Alexander usually preferred it but it was making him uneasy. He didn’t enjoy small talk or engaging in conversations he deemed unnecessary, but he liked to hear her talk. After a few more minutes of silence, he cleared his throat and decided to break the silence.

"How’s the winery? Did you find out what’s causing the unrest among the employees?" he asked.

"I did. There are changes that most senior workers are worried about. Some mentioned that the quality has been slipping, and they’re being pushed to cut corners they know aren’t right. Most of the issues are minor and can be easily solved. But the real problem is there’s an instigator planted by someone in the workers, who is spreading false information and stirring up the workers," Rain explained.

"Instigator?" Alexander asked with a frown.

"His name is Thomas, he is definitely sent by someone to harm your business. Thomas is playing both sides, acting like he’s helping while actually making things worse," Rain stated, her frown deepening. "It didn’t take long for me to piece everything together after talking to some of the workers alone, one by one."

"He’s been in contact with outside unions and notorious groups, the so-called labour rights organizations known for aggressive tactics harming the companies and shutting them down. This man has been fueling the workers’ anger, all while feeding me just enough information to make me suspicious of the management," Rain added with a sigh.

She turned to Alexander and continued, "I wouldn’t be surprised if he soon brings in some outside workers. It’s likely a ploy to incite a full-blown confrontation—something that could cripple the winery and force management’s hand. I believe you’ll need to personally step in since Lucian is a bit... Hmm, how should I put it?"

"Soft? Lenient?" Alexander suggested.

"Yes, exactly. He means well, but he’s not handling the situation effectively. If you don’t intervene soon, this could escalate beyond control," Rain said, her tone serious.

Alexander smirked and muttered, "You make it sound like I’m a scary and ruthless boss."

"Aren’t you? I heard you have that reputation everywhere," Rain remarked nonchalantly.

"Alright, I guess I will need to step in. Dad has been getting sick very often lately, and I don’t want to add any more stress to his plate. If he asks, tell him that everything is under control and that I’ll be handling this from now on. I’m sure he’ll be happy with that and take this as an opportunity to probably push us to work together," Alexander commented.

He could already imagine how his father’s face would light up. He could sense just how much his old man liked Rain for him. As Alexander drove on, a subtle tension lingered in the air.

"I saw a photo of your younger brother, William, and it seems like he could be the one who posed as you to register our marriage. Is there any way I can meet him and ask about it?" Rain suddenly asked, breaking the silence.

Alexander’s grip on the steering wheel tightened as he replied, "I’m also looking for him, but he’s been avoiding me lately..." He could feel Rain’s gaze on him, even though he kept his eyes on the road.

"I want to take legal action against him, but I’ll think of not doing that if you agree to keep our marriage valid for four more months," she firmly proposed.

Alexander let out a dry laugh, glancing at her briefly. "Seriously? You’re bargaining with me now? And it sounds like you’re threatening to use my brother against me when we’re not even sure how we ended up married in the first place. William is just a suspect, not yet proven to be the culprit," he pointed out with a frown.

"Fine, then. I’ll start filing a case so we can find out who the real culprit is," Rain responded casually, leaning back in her seat as if she had all the time in the world.

Alexander cursed under his breath. He had his own suspicions about William, but he wasn’t ready to throw his brother under the bus. Yet, he couldn’t ignore the possibility that Rain might be bluffing just to corner him into staying married.

"Four months," he finally muttered, his voice tense. "But after that, we’re done, Rain. No more games."

Rain didn’t respond immediately, but a small, satisfied smile tugged at her lips as they continued driving in silence. She had successfully cornered him, flipping the situation in her favor. Alexander had intended to use the marriage extension as leverage to make her confess about being Twilight and Diana Jones. But instead, Rain had turned the tables on him, outmanoeuvring his plan.

Now, instead of him having the upper hand, Rain had secured the advantage and was on the winning side, leaving Alexander quite annoyed as they drove on.

But the silence between them was making Alexander increasingly uneasy. He had many questions he wanted to ask Rain, including about her true identity as Twilight and Diana Jones. However, it was clear that she would continue to evade those questions.

Instead, he decided to ask about her ex-boyfriend. "So, what are your plans now? Are you going to continue working at the Smith Law Firm after everything that happened? Aren’t you planning to file a case against the man who drugged you?"

"I have already resigned in the morning today and have accepted an offer from the Prosecution Office. I will be reporting to them tomorrow," Rain replied calmly.

Then she turned to him, her gaze intense. "As for Paul, I’ll handle that matter my way."

Alexander pulled the car over to the side of the road, frustrated by her apparent confidence. He needed to address his concerns directly.

"Do you really think you are capable enough to take on the Smiths alone?" he said, his voice tinged with irritation. "The Smith family has a law firm, are well-connected and can easily manipulate things. They can ruin your career if they want to. Why wouldn’t you ask me for help?"

Rain met his gaze with a smirk. "Do I need to ask for your help? You’re already involved in this case, my husband. You’re my key witness, aren’t you? That means you’re obligated to assist me."

Alexander opened and closed his mouth, taken aback by her audacity. This woman! He was shocked by the way Rain turned the situation to her advantage!

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