Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 83: Top Priority

Chapter 83: Top Priority

Rain turned to Alexander with a playful smile and said, "I won’t let him down when it comes to taking care of you."

Alexander frowned slightly, but before he could respond, Rock’s hearty laughter filled the dining room, drawing both of their attention.

"It’s been a while since I’ve laughed like this. It feels good," Rock said, still chuckling as the servants entered and began serving the dishes.

"You should laugh more often, Father. Laughter is the best medicine, and it keeps you young," Rain remarked warmly, her smile broadening. She genuinely enjoyed seeing her father-in-law so happy.

"You two seem to be having a lot of fun with this," Alexander mumbled, clearly a bit perplexed by the easy rapport between his father and Rain.

As they settled into their meal, Butler Ben joined them at the table, making the conversation light and pleasant, turning the atmosphere into something that felt more like a family gathering.

Rain’s thoughts wandered to her Aunt Melanie. How wonderful it would be if Aunt Melanie could be with her like this—free and living her life to the fullest. Rain resolved to meet her Aunt Melanie soon and convince her to fight for her own freedom.

Her deep thoughts were interrupted when her father-in-law asked, "What’s your plan now? You still need a few days of rest, so you shouldn’t rush back to work."

He was right—tomorrow was Friday, after all. Matt had already reported the incident to the office, so she could relax, but...

"What’s with that face? Are you planning to be stubborn again and work despite what happened?" Alexander questioned, his expression darkening.

"Of course not. But I don’t want to let go of this case right now. I’ll rest for a few days and return to work on Monday," she firmly stated. She intended to stay involved because she suspected that the Obsidian Order might be connected to Madame Beck’s Gentleman’s Club.

"Seriously? Is three days enough for someone with a mild concussion to start working again? It should be at least five days, right?" Alexander pointed out.

"I think I’m fine. Since I’m symptom-free now, one to three days of rest should be enough," Rain replied with a shrug. Then, her playful side emerged as she turned to Alexander and teased, "Are you that worried, husband?"

Alexander’s face reddened and she chuckled. "Just eat," he growled.

Unbeknownst to Rain and Alexander, Rock was quietly observing their interaction, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. It pleased him to see his son so concerned, a good sign for someone as typically coldhearted and unbothered as Alexander.

Could it be that Rain was the reason for this change, making him more soft and caring? Regardless, Rock was pleased with how his son’s relationship with his wife, Rain, was progressing.

Rock couldn’t recall Alexander ever acting this way, even when he was with Carla; back then, his son seemed more preoccupied with work than with Carla’s feelings. But the situation was quite complex—after all, it was Carla who had confessed and courted his son, not the other way around!

He didn’t like Carla at all, despite how much Rock loved her parents. Arlan was like a brother to him, and Summer was like a sister. So, he simply accepted Carla because his son had chosen her, and he cherished her parents. But Carla had an attitude that even her parents were unaware of—something Rock discovered by accident. That woman... Rock shook his head, clearing his mind of any annoying thoughts.

He smiled watching his son bicker with Rain. ’Look at him even blushing!’ he thought. He would love to join and tease him as well.

Just as Rock was about to interrupt to prolong the teasing, Rain suddenly turned to him and asked, "By the way, Father... How did you know I was in an accident? Alexander told me you’re the one who called him and informed him."

"I did?" Rock replied, blinking innocently.

He then glanced at Alexander and murmured, "Weren’t the men you assigned to secretly monitor and keep Rain safe the ones who called you first about the accident?"

Alexander’s face paled, and Rock had to suppress his laughter, seeing his son’s reaction. He had just inadvertently exposed his son’s secret to Rain, but he believed it was for the best. Alexander needed to let his wife know that he cared, even if he wasn’t ready to admit it openly.

"You did?" Rain questioned Alexander, her gaze now fixed on him. Meanwhile, Rock turned his attention back to the food on his plate, trying to ignore the daggers his son was shooting at him.

"Yes, he did," Rock answered for Alexander, sidestepping his son’s glare. "He’s probably been worried ever since your incident with your ex-boyfriend and your undercover work, so he had his men secretly follow you to ensure your safety. But I guess... a car accident like that is something unavoidable and hard to predict by his men..."

Rain turned to Rock this time and asked, "Father, you also know about me going undercover?"

Before Rock could respond, Alexander jumped in, "Yes, he does. My father knows everything about you, Rain. You can’t hide anything from Liam Rock Lancaster, the Director-General of the Global Intelligence Service."

Rock raised an eyebrow at his son, who seemed determined to get back at him as he added, "I’m sure he has someone tailing you in the shadows, and that’s how he found out about your accident. He called me to inform me as well. Don’t be surprised if he already has eyes everywhere, keeping tabs on you."

Rain’s gaze shifted between Rock and Alexander, her lips parted in surprise. "Seriously? I should be grateful being protected by powerful men," she muttered.

She looked at Rock sincerely and added, "And I am more than grateful for everything. But as much as I appreciate it, I don’t want you two getting involved in any mess I’m in. I mean, getting me out of my father’s grasp is more than enough for me..."

"Like I said, you’re now a Lancaster, Rain. You’re part of this family, and our family’s safety is always our top priority," Rock stated firmly. He then turned to Alexander and asked, "Right, Son? Don’t you agree with me?"