Chapter 269: Suspicious
Carla glanced around, ensuring they weren’t being overheard, then pulled Alyssa aside to a quieter corner where fewer guests were gathered. "I found out something about Rain Clayton," she whispered, her eyes darting nervously. "I don’t know how to tell Alexander..."
Alyssa frowned, sensing the weight in her friend’s voice. "What did you hear? If it’s important, you should tell him."
Carla hesitated, chewing on her bottom lip, clearly conflicted. "I don’t know if I should bring it up, but I think he deserves to know. It’s just... I’m not sure how to handle it without causing a mess."
Alyssa looked at her, trying to read her expression. "What exactly did you find out about Rain?"
"You know she’s an illegitimate child, right?" Carla said in a hushed tone. "I heard her family didn’t treat her well. I can’t shake the feeling that she married Alexander to secure a better future for herself and for her aunt, too. Just think about it: her Aunt Melanie is now married to Butler Ben, and her best friend is with William. Doesn’t it all seem a little... convenient?"
Carla hesitated, then continued, "Look, I don’t mean to meddle, but I genuinely care about Alexander. I was curious about the woman he chose, so I hired a private investigator to look into her."
Alyssa frowned, but she understood Carla’s actions. If she were in the same position, replaced by another woman, she might also want to know everything about her. She thought back bitterly to Brian, who had been cheating on her behind her back. Thankfully, she’d found out before he could hurt her further.
Alyssa’s gaze shifted toward Alexander, then to William and Uncle Ben. It was strange how all three had quickly connected with Rain’s family, but these were intelligent men. Surely they couldn’t be easily deceived.
"Maybe it’s just a coincidence," Alyssa said, trying to reassure her. "We can’t know for sure, but one thing I’m certain of, Carla, is that those three men aren’t easily fooled—especially Xander. He’s ruthless when it comes to people’s motives."