Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 73: Complex Cases

Chapter 73: Complex Cases

Rain walked down the hallway and arrived at courtroom 3B just as recess was called. Prosecutor Karl Brown, a burly man with greying hair and a commanding presence, was standing by the bench, discussing something with one of the investigators.

Rain approached him, clearing her throat to get his attention. "Prosecutor Brown?"

He turned to her, his expression neutral but guarded. "Yes?"

"I’m Rain Clayton, the new prosecutor in the office downstairs," she began. "I noticed you swapped one of my cases with this one." She handed him the file. "I’d like to take it back."

Karl looked at the file, then back at Rain, his expression unreadable. "You’re the new kid on the block, huh? Let me guess, you think you can handle something bigger than the shoplifting cases and minor assaults?"

Rain didn’t flinch. "I know I can handle it. And I don’t appreciate having my cases reassigned without my consent."

He studied her for a long moment, then a slow smile spread across his face. "You’ve got some nerve, Clayton. I like that." He grabbed the file back from her. "Fine. You want the case? It’s yours. But don’t come crying to me if it blows up in your face."

Rain smiled and said, "Thank you for understanding. I’ll have Jane retrieve the file from your office."

Karl waved his hand dismissively. "No need. I’ll send it to you as soon as I’m back in my office."

"Thank you," Rain replied with a curt nod.

Karl nodded before saying, "Just remember, the Violent Crimes Unit isn’t for the faint of heart, especially the organized crimes. You better be ready to get your hands dirty."

"I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty," Rain firmly replied.

With a curt nod, Karl turned back to his conversation, leaving Rain standing there. She knew she had just made an impression, whether it was a good or bad one remained to be seen.

Rain took a deep breath to steady herself as she overheard an older man sitting beside Prosecutor Brown making a disparaging comment. "That woman only has the looks! She thinks just because she topped the recent bar exam she knows everything about the real world. Youngsters these days are too arrogant!"

The comment stung, but Rain reminded herself to stay composed. She wasn’t here to engage in petty arguments. Instead, she focused on her goal—getting her case back and proving her capability through her work.

Rain returned to her office, and shortly after, a man arrived with the Obsidian Order case file in hand. She eagerly began reviewing the documents and was immediately struck by the presence of an Erotoxin pill. This discovery confirmed that the case was far more complex than she had anticipated. Rain quickly suspected a connection with Madame Beck’s operations.

She reached for her mobile phone and noticed missed calls from Brandon. She immediately dialed him back.

"What’s up?" Rain asked when Brandon answered.

"We have a witness in custody," Brandon said. "She’s an entertainer from The Gentleman’s Club. Cris and one of my operatives managed to rescue her just in time, but she’s in bad shape. We’ve also got a lead on a syndicate called the Obsidian Order."

Rain’s heart raced as she glanced at the file on her desk. "I’m handling that case, Brandon," she said, almost to herself.

"That’s good to hear," Brandon replied. "I’ll provide you with all the information I can and keep you updated. But, Rain... there’s something else."

"What is it?" Rain asked, sensing the gravity in his tone.

"This syndicate has people within the prosecution office," Brandon warned. "If my suspicions are correct, a powerful figure is behind this organization. You need to be cautious. Many eyes will be on this case."

Rain frowned, contemplating whether Prosecutor Karl Brown might be involved. Was that why he took the case without consulting her?

"I’ll be careful, Brandon," Rain assured him. "And I’ll update you with any new information I find."

With that, she ended the call, her mind already racing with the implications of Brandon’s warning.

Rain got up from her chair and began gathering her things. She turned to Jane, who was busy with paperwork at her desk.

"I’m heading out to the detention center to speak with Luis about the Obsidian Order case," Rain informed her.

"Do you need me to come with you?" Detective Matt interjected, stepping forward.

Rain glanced at Matt and then recalled that his surname was Brown. Noting the resemblance to Prosecutor Brown, she asked, "Are you somehow related to Prosecutor Karl Brown?"

Marlon, who had been hovering around, chimed in, "Yes, Detective Matt is actually Prosecutor Karl Brown’s younger brother."

Rain nodded, appreciating the clarification. "Got it. Well, if you’re available, your assistance could be valuable. Let’s go."

Matt gave a nod of agreement, and they headed out together toward the detention center using one of the official vehicles assigned to their office.

As they drove, Rain broke the silence. "How long have you been working with the prosecution office?"

"About six years," Matt answered simply.

"I see. And Prosecutor Karl?" Rain inquired further.

"Eight years," Matt replied plainly.

Rain nodded, noting the overlap in their tenures. "It must be quite a dynamic work environment with that kind of experience."

Matt shrugged. "It has its ups and downs, like any job. What about you? What drew you to the organized crime unit?"

Rain smiled. "A mix of personal drive and professional challenge. I’ve always been interested in tackling complex cases, and this seemed like the perfect fit."

Matt nodded in understanding, and Rain inwardly sighed, reminding herself not to let her guard down just yet. As they continued toward the detention center, her phone beeped, drawing her attention. She couldn’t help but smile when she saw it was a message from her father-in-law.

Father-in-law: I’ll be waiting for dinner. See you soon, daughter-in-law!

Rain’s thoughts briefly shifted to what gift she could bring for him. ’I should bring something thoughtful,’ she mused, her mind wandering to possible ideas.

Just as Rain was about to type a reply, a sudden, forceful impact jolted the car. The airbags deployed instantly, cushioning the blow but leaving her momentarily disoriented. The vehicle screeched to a halt, and Rain’s heart raced as she tried to make sense of what had just happened. She glanced at Matt, who was already trying to assess the situation.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his voice tinged with urgency.

Rain nodded, still shaken but alert. "What just happened?" she managed to ask.