Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire-Chapter 408: New Master

Rain was back at work, and this time, she felt truly energized. Megan’s presence brought a sense of normalcy and support that she hadn’t realized she missed so much. It reminded her of the good old days at Smith Law Firm.

"Prosecutor Lancaster, this report... something seems off here," Megan commented, pointing to a specific detail in the documents she was reviewing.

Rain smiled warmly. "Ah, I’ve really missed you, Megan, and your sharp eyes. I’m so glad you’re here, working close to me again."

Megan chuckled softly. "It’s an honor to be here too!"

Their conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door. Marlon entered, carrying a paper bag, but as soon as Rain caught a whiff of his cologne, her stomach churned. She bolted to the restroom and began throwing up.

Megan quickly followed and was at her side, gently stroking her back. "Are you okay?" she asked, concern evident in her voice.

Marlon stepped closer, looking confused, but the moment he approached, Rain started retching again.

"Marlon, that smell, stay away from me!" Rain managed to say between breaths, her face pale.

"What smell?" Marlon muttered, sniffing his shirt. "Oh, you mean this cologne? Someone from the third floor was selling perfumes and sprayed this on me, saying it suited me."

Megan suddenly blurted out, "Are you pregnant?"

Rain didn’t respond, her silence speaking volumes. Megan’s eyes widened, and she turned to Marlon. "Go out for a while. I think she can’t stand the smell of your cologne. You’re making her nauseous. Better yet, change your shirt before you come back."

Marlon nodded sheepishly and left the room, leaving Megan to stay with Rain, her hand still soothingly rubbing her back.

When Rain finally felt better, she took a deep breath and let out a long sigh. She hadn’t been experiencing morning sickness, but her sense of smell had become so sharp that certain scents, like Marlon’s perfume, irritated her almost instantly.

"So? You’re pregnant, aren’t you?" Megan asked, her voice tinged with excitement, her eyes brimming with anticipation.

Rain couldn’t help but smile, her lips stretching wide as she gave a small nod. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

Megan gasped, her hands flying to her mouth, nearly letting out a squeal of delight before Rain quickly gestured for her to keep it down. "Oh my gosh! Congratulations, Rain! I’m so happy for you!"

"Thank you, Megan," Rain replied, her grin widening.

"Shouldn’t you tell everyone about this wonderful news?" Megan asked eagerly, her excitement practically bubbling over.

Rain chuckled softly, already imagining the scene. "Hmm, I’m pretty sure they know by now. Marlon’s probably already spilling the news as we speak. I didn’t even need to confirm it with you earlier, he simply can’t keep quiet."

Megan laughed, shaking her head. "You’re probably right. I bet it’s spreading like wildfire."

And true enough, Jane quickly rushed into her office, her face lit up with curiosity and excitement. "Prosecutor Lancaster, is it true? Are you pregnant?"

"Yes, she is!" Megan enthusiastically answered before Rain could even respond.

Rain gave Megan a mock glare, though she couldn’t help the small laugh that escaped her lips.

"Oh, congratulations, Prosecutor!" Jane exclaimed, beaming with genuine happiness.

"Thank you, Jane," Rain replied warmly, though she quickly added with a playful tone,

"Alright now, let’s not make this the office headline. Back to work, everyone."

Megan and Jane nodded obediently, though both wore knowing grins as they left the room.

As the door closed behind them, Rain leaned back in her chair, allowing a moment of calm to wash over her. Her hand instinctively moved to her still-flat belly, her fingers gently caressing it.

A soft smile played on her lips as she thought about the tiny life growing inside her. The world outside might have been bustling, but in this quiet moment, everything felt just right.

Rain’s irritation lingered as she set her phone down after the call with Tim. The man had drained enough of her energy in the past, and she wasn’t about to let him rob her of her peace anymore. Blocking his number felt like cutting the last frayed thread tying her to a dark Chapter in her life.

Her resolve hardened as she muttered under her breath, "I’ll make sure you and everyone else involved in this will face justice."

Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Come in," she called, straightening her posture.

Matt entered, his usual serious demeanor intact, and handed her a set of documents along with a tablet. "Here’s the recent report on her movements," he said.

Rain skimmed through the files, her eyes narrowing as she stopped at a particular detail. "Palan Island?" she said, her tone sharp.

"Yes," Matt confirmed. "She’s been spotted there recently. From what we’ve gathered, Dina’s responsible for the fire at the prison. It was staged to cover her escape."

Rain’s grip on the tablet tightened. Dina had already caused so much chaos, and now she was free, roaming with some hidden agenda.

"What is she up to now?" Rain muttered, her voice laced with frustration.

Matt hesitated for a moment before asking, "Should we involve the police and have her captured?"

Rain shook her head, her expression cold and calculating. "Not yet. Dina’s not acting alone. Someone powerful is backing her, and I want that person exposed. She’ll lead us to them if we’re patient."

Matt nodded, understanding the strategy. "Understood. We’ll keep monitoring her every move."

Rain’s gaze lingered on the island’s name on the tablet. Dina would be the key to unravelling the larger scheme. For now, she would wait, but not passively. Every step Dina took would bring Rain closer to the truth and closer to ensuring no harm would ever come to her and Alexander again.

She leaned back in her chair, her hand unconsciously moving to her stomach. As much as she wanted to focus solely on her family, she knew this battle wasn’t over yet. Dina was the bait, and Rain intended to reel in everyone who thought they could manipulate and destroy lives without consequence.

*****

At the remote villa on Palan Island, Dina paced back and forth in her room, frustration bubbling inside her. The lush surroundings and luxurious accommodations couldn’t distract her from the cage she was trapped in. Men were stationed all around the property, making escape impossible.

"Damn it," she muttered under her breath, gripping her hair in irritation. "This has Carla written all over it. Who else would’ve helped me?"

Despite her situation, the treatment she was receiving wasn’t terrible. She was given everything she needed, except for the one thing she wanted most: the plastic surgery to fix her face. The doctor had told her the procedure was too risky, that her life might be at stake.

"What good is my life if I can’t even get even with Rain?" Dina hissed, slamming her fist against the vanity table.

Her brooding was interrupted by the sudden swing of her door. She turned, startled, as an older man strolled in with a confident grin on his face. Behind him were two men she recognized, her constant attendants.

"Who are you?" Dina demanded, her brows furrowing.

The man chuckled, his tone condescending. "You should show some respect to your savior, little one. Otherwise, you’d still be rotting in that prison."

Dina’s frown deepened as the man pulled a chair in front of her and casually sat down, exuding authority.

"So, you’re Michael’s little pet, huh?" he said mockingly.

"I’m not his pet! I’m his woman!" Dina snapped, glaring at him.

The man chuckled again, shaking his head. "His woman? Oh, how naive. Did Michael ever tell you about his partner in all his illegal dealings abroad?"

Dina’s expression faltered for a moment. She had overheard whispers of such a partner during Michael’s transactions but had never paid much attention.

"Well," the man continued, leaning closer with a wicked grin, "that partner is me. And thanks to Michael’s little obsession with Rain Lancaster, I’ve lost a lot. Now, it’s time for payback."

He reached out, gripping Dina’s chin roughly as his tone darkened. "Let’s see if you’re worth the trouble, little one. Do you have what it takes to be useful in my revenge? Pulling you out of that prison after the fire you started wasn’t easy, you know."

Dina’s eyes widened in realization. "You’re the one who orchestrated that? Not Carla?"

The man’s grin vanished, replaced by a cold glare. "Carla? Who the hell is that bitch?"

Dina blinked, confusion washing over her. If it wasn’t Carla, then who was truly pulling the strings? For the first time, she felt a chill run down her spine. Whoever this man was, he wasn’t someone to cross lightly.

Dina’s face twisted into a mix of fury and apprehension as she clenched her fists. "Who the hell are you?!" she demanded, her tone sharp and biting.

The man leaned back in his chair, exuding an air of arrogance and dominance, his grin widening as he answered. "Me? I’m Rico Alvarez, and I’m the man who owns your life now."

Dina’s stomach churned at his words, but she refused to show weakness. She glared at him, trying to mask the growing fear in her chest.

Rico continued, his voice laced with menace, "I’m your new master, little one. You’ll do as I say because I don’t take things lightly, especially when it comes to those who mess with my business."

His grin turned sinister as he leaned forward, locking eyes with her. "I lost a lot because of Michael and his ridiculous obsession with Rain Lancaster. And now, I want it all back... every single thing I lost."