Chapter 98: Can I keep you forever?
On the upper floor, Rain still couldn’t believe that Alexander was standing beside her, calm and composed as always. She had been surprised enough just by his presence, but what truly caught her off guard was the warmth of the conversation unfolding around her.
"I was really surprised when Rock called me last night," Vernice said with a bright smile. "He told me he wanted his daughter-in-law to attend this event. It’s a pleasure meeting the woman who managed to marry Xander!"
Rain’s cheeks flushed slightly, but she returned Vernice’s smile as she extended her hand. "It’s nice to meet you, Miss Vernice. I’ve always admired your work."
Vernice accepted Rain’s hand with a warm handshake, her expression softening. "Thank you, dear. It’s always a pleasure to meet someone who appreciates the arts."
Turning to Alexander, Vernice added, "I’ll leave you two for now. I need to greet a few more guests, but I’ll be back. I’m eager to hear more about how you two met." She gave them a playful wink.
"She’s lovely," Vernice told Alexander, making Rain blush.
Alexander gave a simple nod, his tone casual. "Thanks, Vernice," he said, to which she waved dismissively. "It’s nothing, dear. I’ll see you two again soon."
With that, Vernice gracefully moved through the crowd, leaving Rain and Alexander standing together. Rain was about to relax when Eric suddenly approached, his expression carrying a hint of concern. "Looks like the commotion downstairs isn’t over. Paul just arrived..."
Rain’s face paled. She quickly moved toward the edge of the second floor, looking down to get a clearer view of the growing tension below. The last thing she wanted was for the event to be ruined because of her presence.