The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Olivia

“Honey, you can focus on your career and still get laid,” Emilia replied bluntly. “In fact, I think you need both. Some mind-blowing sex would do wonders for your stress levels.”

“Em!” I gasped, glancing around my empty apartment as if someone might overhear.

“What? I’m just saying Alexander Carter looks like he could rock your world. Did you see those hands? Men with big hands know what they’re doing.”

“I’m not jumping into another relationship. Ryan and I just broke up last week.”

“Who said anything about a relationship? I’m talking about sex, Olivia. Fun, no-strings-attached, orgasm-inducing

sex.”

“With my boss? Are you insane?”

“Slightly,” she admitted. “But you’re working too hard. Sixty-hour weeks at the office plus freelancing on weekends? You need something or someone to help you forget about Ryan.”

“No.” I clutched the phone tighter. “Absolutely not. I’m not sleeping with my boss, Em. That’s career suicide.”

“Fine, fine,” Emilia sighed dramatically. “I’m not forcing you to do anything. Just throwing suggestions out there. For all we know, Alexander Carter might be single and looking.”

“And I might sprout wings tomorrow,” I countered. “Besides, a CEO dating his employee? That’s the stuff of romance novels, not real life.”

“Exactly why it would be so hot,” Emilia said with a laugh. “The forbidden office romance, secret elevator kisses, steamy encounters in the copy room-”

“Stop!” I groaned. “You’ve been reading too many trashy books again.”

“They’re not trashy, they’re literature,” she defended. “With sex scenes.”

I snorted. “Right. Literature.”

what’s your plan then? You

my career right now. The promotion to senior marketing execu- tive

you holding up with all that? We

know when.” I swallowed hard. “Nicholas is trying to get money from friends and taking out loans. I’ve saved

This is a lot

well. Life doesn’t exactly wait for

if you need money, I can

cut her off firmly. “I appreciate it,

insisted. “You’re my

sighed, running my fingers through my hair. “This is my problem to solve. Dad’s medical bills, career, all

have to shoulder everything alone. That’s what friends

“Em-”

help. Jake got a bonus last month, and I’ve been saving up for

throat tightened. “That’s sweet, but I can’t take

a

“Emilia…”

think about it, okay? No pressure, but the

at the ceiling. The weight of everything pressed down on me like a physical force. Ryan’s betrayal, Dad’s health, my

you,” I managed. “And thank you too.

always do,” Emilia said softly. “But even superwoman

despite myself. “I’m

work sixty-hour weeks, take care of your family, and somehow still remember my birthday every year with the perfect gift. You’re basically a superhero with better

“A superhero wouldn’t

Wonder Woman has bad days,” Emilia countered. “Remember that time she got dumped by Steve

sure that’s

you’re allowed to struggle sometimes. And when

know. And I love you

stop overthinking everything and get some sleep. Tomorrow’s

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