Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire-Chapter 350: Latest Interview

At Lancaster Group Building

Alexander stood in his office, his gaze fixed on the bulletin board where his legal team had outlined their strategy against anyone spreading malicious rumors about him and Rain. He scanned the details, his lips curling into a satisfied smirk. "Let’s see if anyone still dares to speak about this," he muttered, exhaling deeply.

His eyes wandered to Rain’s picture frame on his desk. Memories of the previous night flooded his mind, her vulnerability, her trust. He had come so close to losing control. Rain had been too submissive, and too trusting, and it left him conflicted. He didn’t want to take advantage of her, not without being sure of his own feelings.

"Why am I torturing myself like this?" he grumbled under his breath, running a hand through his hair. The emotions swirling inside him were a confusing mix of desire, guilt, and something deeper he wasn’t ready to name.

His thoughts were interrupted by Dion bursting into the room, his expression grim. "Boss, we have a problem," Dion announced, handing Alexander a tablet.

Alexander took it, his brow furrowing as he pressed play on the screen. The video of Carla’s interview began to play, her poised demeanor filling the frame.

"We all know you were previously in a relationship with Alexander Lancaster, the CEO and Vice Chairman of Lancaster Group, five years ago. Now that you’re back, is there a possibility of rekindling that relationship?" the host asked, leaning in with interest.

Carla smiled faintly, tilting her head just enough to seem coy. "But Xander is already married now," she replied, her tone dripping with feigned modesty.

"Well, we’ve heard rumors that his marriage to his current wife is just a contract," the host continued. "There’s even been a leak suggesting the contract stipulated their marriage would last only four months."

Alexander’s jaw tightened as he watched. The words stung, not because of their partial truth, but because of the implications Carla was feeding into.

Dion shifted uncomfortably beside him. "This is gaining traction fast. It’s all over the internet, and the media’s running wild with it."

Alexander’s grip on the tablet tightened. "Get our PR team on this immediately. Issue a statement denying it and make sure our legal team is ready to take action against anyone perpetuating these lies. I want this shut down before it spreads further."

"Yes, sir," Dion replied, turning to leave the room.

As the door closed, Alexander turned back to Rain’s picture, his expression dark. "Carla, you’ve just crossed the line," he muttered under his breath.

*****

Rain finally returned to the prosecution building with Marlon by her side. The trial she had just won had left her mentally drained, the weight of the arguments and evidence still lingering in her mind. Though exhausting, the victory was rewarding, knowing she had helped secure justice for another victim. freeweɓnøvel.com

But as she stepped into the office, a strange tension hung in the air, causing her to frown. She immediately noticed the sidelong glances from her colleagues, the faint whispers that abruptly ceased when she passed.

"She’s the one, right? The wife of that Lancaster?"

Rain straightened her posture, ignoring the sinking feeling in her chest. She was used to whispers, being married to Alexander Lancaster came with its share of scrutiny, but this felt different.

As she walked towards the hallway, fragments of conversation reached her ears.

"Did you see the interview? Carla didn’t hold back at all..."

"Who knew their marriage was just for show?"

"I wonder how she feels, knowing she’s just a placeholder?"

"She probably married him for the money. Can’t blame her, though."

Rain’s steps faltered, her grip tightening on the strap of her bag as unease washed over her. The weight of countless stares and muffled whispers followed her like a shadow, but she forced herself to move forward, her head held high.

When they reached their shared office space, Marlon hesitated, his concern evident. "Prosecutor Lancaster, are you alright?"

Rain managed a tight nod, her voice calm despite the storm brewing inside. "I’m fine. Thank you."

Marlon opened the door, but Rain didn’t linger. She walked briskly past the desks, ignoring the curious gazes from her team until she reached her private office. Shutting the door behind her, she leaned against it, closing her eyes for a moment of reprieve.

Her chest rose and fell as she tried to steady her thoughts. She had known about the contract leak and had prepared herself for the professional scrutiny it would bring. But this? Carla had gone beyond anything Rain had anticipated.

Rain opened her laptop, her inbox flooded with messages. Some were from reporters requesting interviews, others from strangers offering unsolicited opinions about her marriage. She skimmed through them, her jaw tightening.

One email stood out, a forwarded link to Carla’s latest interview. Rain hesitated before clicking on it. Carla’s smug face filled the screen.

"Alexander and I were together for years. It was real love," Carla said, her voice dripping with faux sincerity. "If what you said is true then I don’t know why he felt the need to marry someone else, especially under a contract. It’s sad, really. He deserves someone who truly understands him."

Rain’s hand curled into a fist. She slammed the laptop shut and pressed her palms against her desk, taking deep breaths to steady herself. Carla had escalated the situation, dragging the media into the mix.

Rain bit her lower lip as she pulled her mobile phone from her bag. Her heart sank as she saw the flood of missed calls from Alexander and a stack of unread messages. She hesitated for a moment but then opened one from him.

My Husband: I will handle this so don’t worry. It will be over before you know it.

A small chuckle escaped her lips, and for the first time that day, her sour mood lifted, if only for a moment. "I wonder how you’ll handle this..." she murmured to herself, feeling the tension in her chest ease slightly.