Chương 139: The Best Candidate

Rain felt her pulse quicken as she entered the ancestral mansion with Alexander. She wasn't sure how to react to meeting William, Alexander's younger brother and the mastermind behind her surprise marriage. 

A beautiful smile instantly spread across her face as her father-in-law greeted her warmly when he saw them approaching. He was in the middle of a conversation with a man whose back was turned to them.

"They're here," her father-in-law, announced with a smile. The man turned slowly, and Rain's eyes finally met the familiar face of William Lancaster.

"Big Brother," William muttered awkwardly, his gaze shifting nervously toward Alexander. "How have you been?"

Alexander's response was cold and silent. His expression darkened, his jaw tightening as he stared at William without a word.

Rock quickly stepped in, trying to ease the tension. "Come here, Rain, and let me formally introduce you to my youngest son, William."