Rain Clayton’s life goes sideways when her attempt at revenge backfires, wrecking a stranger’s car instead of her cheating boyfriend’s. But the real shock comes when she learns she’s accidentally married to the car’s owner: Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously charming CEO with no intention of staying married. Raised by a family that never cared for her and desperate to avoid a twisted arranged marriage, Rain seizes this unexpected twist of fate. Her new husband might be a cold-hearted billionaire, but he's her only escape. Yet Alexander demands a swift divorce. Refusing to lose her one chance at freedom, Rain strikes a risky bargain to keep their marriage alive, even if it means playing by Alexander’s rules. She just has to convince him to want her around—forever. Weeks into their unexpected arrangement, Rain begins to see through Alexander’s icy exterior. But one night, she’s taken by surprise. “What are you doing?” Rain burst out, eyes wide as Alexander casually slid into her bed. “Performing husbandly duties,” he smirked. “You can’t stay here! It’s against the contract!” “I’m not breaking it,” Alexander said with a shrug. “The contract specifies that you’ll fulfill all wifely duties, excluding sharing my bed. It doesn’t say anything about me not performing husbandly duties, including sharing your bed.” The situation had shifted, and it seemed like she was no longer the only one in control... [Warning: r18+/strong mature content]
Rain hesitated, her discomfort growing. She had long distanced herself from her father's name, but she couldn't avoid the question. "Yes," she finally answered, her voice strained. "He's my father."
Before the conversation could go further, Rock smoothly stepped in, his voice calm yet purposeful. "Don't you two need to discuss business?" he asked, giving Alexander a knowing look. "Why not continue over dinner and take Attorney Clayton along? I'm sure she's hungry by now."
Rain glanced at Rock, appreciating the subtle way he shifted the attention from her, and gave him a small, grateful smile. Alexander caught the cue and nodded. "That's a good idea. Let's wrap this up over dinner," he agreed, turning to Rain. "Shall we?"