Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 91: Stir The Pot

Chapter 91: Stir The Pot

"Did you see how my daughter-in-law handled that situation? She’s definitely the one for Xander!" Rock exclaimed to Ben in his study, unable to hide his excitement.

Rain and Eric were currently chatting on the balcony over tea, and though Rock was itching to join them, he held back. He was far more interested in seeing how his stubborn son would react.

Ben shrugged, though a grin tugged at the corners of his mouth. "Where is Xander now?"

"Let me check," Ben offered, but Rock stopped him with a wave of his hand. "No need. Let’s take a walk and see for ourselves."

As they quietly made their way through the house, Rock’s suspicions were confirmed. They found Alexander lurking near the living room, quietly peeking out at the balcony where Rain and Eric sat, deep in conversation.

"This brat," Rock muttered with a smile. "What am I going to do with him?" He watched as Alexander pretended to search for something, but it was obvious he was trying to stay close to Rain and Eric’s conversation. The living room, conveniently, had the best view of the balcony.

Ben chuckled. "Looks like he’s more interested than he’d like to admit."

Rock grinned wider. "Exactly. He can deny it all he wants, but his actions tell the real story."

Rock stifled a chuckle as he watched Alexander pacing around, pretending to be casual while obviously trying to catch snippets of Rain and Eric’s conversation. "He’s hopeless," Rock whispered to Ben, grinning from ear to ear. "He acts like he’s not interested, but look at him."

Ben smiled subtly. "It’s amusing, isn’t it? He doesn’t even realize how much he’s drawn to her."

Rock nodded in agreement, enjoying the scene. "He can deny it all he wants, but his actions speak louder. Rain has already started to crack that cold exterior of his."

They continued watching in silence, Rock feeling a swell of pride. He had always believed Rain was the right match for his son, and seeing Alexander unconsciously gravitate toward her confirmed it for him.

Rock nudged Ben. "We’ll see how long he can keep pretending," he murmured with amusement.

On the other hand, Alexander remained oblivious that his father and Ben were observing his every move. But he ignored them. It was the least of his concerns. He leaned slightly closer to the edge of the living room, straining to hear Rain’s laughter drift from the balcony. His jaw tightened when Eric’s voice followed, saying something that made Rain laugh again.

"What am I doing?" Alexander muttered under his breath, straightening his back in frustration. He could just go over and join them, but for some reason, it felt awkward to interrupt.

"I know, right? What *are* you doing, Son?" His father’s voice came out of nowhere, whispering in his ear, nearly making him jump. "Need some help?"

Alexander frowned, trying to cover his discomfort. "I just felt a little stuffy. Ate too much, thought I’d walk it off," he said, crossing his arms. "Besides, I’m waiting for them to finish talking. I’ve got something to discuss with—"

He stopped mid-sentence as Rain’s laughter rang out, light and carefree, filling the air.

"Seems like Eric is a good company if he’s making my daughter-in-law laugh like that," Rock remarked, clearly amused, knowing full well it would only needle his son further.

Alexander clenched his jaw slightly, but before he could respond, his father continued, "What do you think they’re talking about? Maybe I should join in on the fun."

Without warning, Rock turned and headed toward the balcony. Panic surged in Alexander, and before he could think it through, he hurried after his father.

"Dad, wait!"

"Looks like you two are having a lively conversation. Mind if I join?" Rock commented with a wide grin as he stepped onto the balcony.

"Of course, Father!" Rain responded warmly, shifting slightly to make room for him to sit beside her.

As Rock took his seat, he glanced over at Alexander with a teasing smile. "Oh, you’re here too? Aren’t you tired from all the hard work today? Shouldn’t you be resting already?"

’Seriously?’ Alexander thought, rolling his eyes internally. "It’s the weekend tomorrow, Dad," he replied casually, taking the chair beside Eric and across from Rain.

"But you work through the weekends, don’t you? You’re practically married to your job," his father quipped, clearly enjoying the opportunity to stir the pot.

Eric couldn’t help but chuckle. "That’s true, Uncle. It’s the first time I’ve ever heard Alexander admit it’s the weekend."

The playful remark earned Eric a sharp glare from Alexander, causing him to fall silent but with a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.

"Well, it’s the weekend, and for once, I’ll actually take a break," Rain chimed in, her tone light. "Though, I usually work weekends too. But since I had that little accident, I think I have a good enough excuse not to."

"Are you just going to stay here over the weekend?" Eric asked curiously, making Alexander frown. ’Why does he even care?’ he thought irritably.

"I’m not sure yet," Rain replied, then turned to Rock. "Do you have any plans tomorrow, Father?"

"I have an appointment with Dr. Lambert in the morning, but I’ll be back by lunch. I’m also invited to a gallery exhibit, showcasing new works by Vernice at Le Monde Gallery," Rock explained.

Alexander knew about the exhibit as well but never bothered attending these events.

"Would you like to join? Alexander usually skips these, so it’s just been me and William, but William’s not around," Rock added, giving Rain a hopeful look.

"I’d love to!" Rain said enthusiastically, though she added, "But I heard her exhibits are exclusive and invite-only."

"Don’t worry about that! Vernice is a close friend of mine. I’ll make sure you get an invitation," Rock reassured her.

"That’s perfect because I’m invited too!" Eric chimed in, grinning mischievously. "I’ll keep you and Uncle company."

Alexander clenched his jaw at the comment, feeling a surge of irritation as the playful banter continued. A sense of isolation crept in as if he were suddenly an outsider in his own home.

Watching Rain and Eric engage so easily, while his father played along, only heightened the feeling.

He didn’t enjoy these social games, and the idea of Eric tagging along to the gallery added to his frustration. It was as if the more he tried to stay distant, the more he felt left out of whatever connection was growing between them.

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