Rain Clayton’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she’s suddenly married to a billionaire named Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously captivating man who wants their marriage over before it even begins... 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 & sexual content]
Rain shook her head at the lengths Dina would go to just to humiliate and kick her out. Keeping her composure, she smiled calmly at her sister and said, "Last time I checked, Dina, I'm no longer part of the Clayton family. My invitation was as a separate guest."
Dina arched an eyebrow, clearly ready to argue more, but before she could, a sweet voice interrupted. "Rain Clayton?"
Rain turned to see Vernice herself approaching. Even in her fifties, Vernice exuded elegance and grace, looking younger than her years with an undeniable aura of authority that hushed the murmurs around them.
"Oh, yes, Miss Vernice!" Dina seized the moment, her smirk widening. "I'm glad you're here to clear this up. This woman used our family name to sneak in. Someone like her shouldn't be at an event like this." She glared at Rain, her eyes filled with a mix of satisfaction and disdain.