Surprise 30

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The next day, Rain woke up early, ready to report back to work. Only this time, she wasn’t alone.

“Good morning, daughter,” Iza greeted her. The woman, who was old enough to be her mother, was also undercover at the moment.

Rain chuckled at the greeting. “Morning, Mother dear. What do we have for breakfast?”

“Oh, I’m supposed to be sick, so get your ass outta here and just order something on your way out,” Iza

snorted.

“Geez, it’s not like someone is spying on us inside this small apartment,” Ron grumbled, his face crumpled with mock annoyance. “Can you at least cook an

omelet for us?”

Rain chuckled and joined in on the banter. “You’re supposed to be a drunkard. Where’s the gambling house you’re supposed to be at today?”

In truth, she’d rather do Ron’s assignment. She missed playing in the gambling houses and winning big at the

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same time–hitting two birds with one stone if she

could describe it.

“Oh, it’s Big Fat’s gambling den for the day. Geez, Chief will knock me out if I lose all his money again,” Ron snorted as he grabbed a glass of fresh milk. “Can’t you at least teach me some techniques on how to always

win?”

Rain chuckled at the sight of him. The sight of the big man drinking milk was always amusing.

“Rain’s a born genius at it. Even if she taught you, you’d fail,” Iza teased back. “You need brains, man! You only have strength!”

Rain shook her head at their antics. “That’s all fine and good. Anyway, I’ll be going to work now.”

Waving back at their silent farewells, she stepped out of the alley and hailed Brandon’s cab. Thankfully, he was thoughtful enough to provide her with

transportation, ensuring that no one could tail her during the mission.

Once inside, she watched Brandon adjust the rearview mirror, giving her enough space to change into her usual office outfit and remove her wig.

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“Are we being tailed again?” Rain asked.

“Yes, and it seems like they’re your husband’s men. He’s persistent,” Brandon replied. “He’s probably dying to solve this mystery. Too bad he doesn’t know that he could easily do so if he just asked his father.”

“Tell me more about Senior Lancaster,” she curiously

asked.

“Well, that kind of information is top secret, but since I trust you, I’ll give you some details,” Brandon

murmured. “Besides, you’re still a part of my team, even if you’re not a regular member. Again, are you sure you don’t want to formally join us?”

“No, I’ll just help whenever you need me, Brandon,” she chuckled. “I prefer to practice law. I want to become a judge in the future, not a beat cop.”

“I can’t wait to see you achieve that dream then,” Brandon excitedly replied.

Rain smiled to herself at the encouragement. She couldn’t wait either, but she knew she still had years of law practice ahead of her.

“Anyway, tell me everything about my father–in–law,

Liam Dook I anaastor” she reminded him

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With the topic returning to said topic, Brandon took a deep breath before briefing her about Liam Rock Lancaster. All the while, Rain listened carefully, making sure that she absorbed everything being said to her.

“So… He and the Field Marshal pioneered the GIS while they were both generals?” she gasped.

In hindsight, it all made sense now why Mr. Rock seemingly knew everything about her. There was no doubt that he had eyes and ears everywhere. Knowing that she couldn’t help but share her encounter with

Mr. Rock to Brandon.

“He’ll definitely like you. Your records in our files are remarkable,” Brandon chuckled. “Remember how I

wanted you to be a part of our agency? I put all of your details in that record. You were already a remarkable kid at eight with everything you did at Haven

Orphanage. I just included everything else for recommendation.”

Rain chuckled. “Did you add anything to make it more impressive?”

“Of course not. Just the truth. I’ve been trying to recruit you permanently, but you always refused,” he

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snorted. “I thought offering you a high position and pay would convince you, but it didn’t.”

“I can still help out part–time, Brandon,” she reassured him. “No need to get me on retainer just to make sure.”

“You’re a special case though. I vouched for you, even though the GIS doesn’t allow part–timers in the agency,” Brandon reminded her. “You’re a stubborn one, you know that? Still, I understand. You’ve always had your own path in mind.”

Rain softly smiled at that while adjusting her blouse as she finished changing. “I just can’t fully commit to the agency,” she apologetically admitted. “While I’m

grateful for everything you and the team have done, I have other goals too.”

“And you’ll reach them. That I do not doubt,” Brandon firmly said while steering the car through the early morning traffic.

Looking out the window, Rain watched the city wake up. The streets were starting to fill with people heading to work. She was quiet for a moment, lost in thought.

“If your father knew you were married to Alexander

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Lancaster, he wouldn’t be pushing for a divorce,”

Brandon suddenly brought up, making Rain don a wry smile. It was a truth she knew all too well–her father’s mind worked in predictable, calculating ways.

“Are you planning to tell him?” Brandon further asked, curiosity lacing his tone.

“I have no intention of telling them,” Rain mumbled with a shrug. “They’d just mock me, probably think I hired some Alexander look–alike to keep up

appearances.”

As they approached the secured building, Brandon tapped in an access card, raising the arm barrier barring their way. He then drove into the parking lot, stopping their vehicle next to Rain’s car.

“I’ll see you in two days then” she said with a wink before stepping out and heading to her own vehicle.

Without a word, Rain drove out of the building, taking the exit from the other wing to avoid any unwanted eyes. Once again, another day awaited her, and this time, it was back to the office–back to facing Paul. She just hoped he wouldn’t bother her too much.

Upon arriving at the office, Rain parked her car and

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took a deep breath. Before stepping out, she reached into the paper bag Mr. Rock had given her, pulling out the wedding ring and slipping it onto her ring finger.

Unbeknownst to her, a soft smile spread across her face as she gazed at the ring, her mind lost in thought while waiting for the elevator doors to open.