The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Olivia

“That’s literally all it was,” I insisted. “He had questions about the presentation.”

“For an hour?” Alice asked.

“He’s thorough,” I replied, feeling my cheeks heat at the double entendre.

“I bet he is,” Nova waggled her eyebrows suggestively. “Thorough in all the right places.”

“Oh my god, stop!” I laughed despite myself.

“Come on, Liv,” Vivian pressed. “You can tell us if something’s going on.”

“There’s nothing going on,” I said firmly. “I barely know the man.”

“Well, you should get to know him,” Alice suggested. “He’s single, rich, and looks at you like he wants to eat you alive.”

“I’m not interested,” I lied. “Besides, I just broke up with Ryan. I’m not looking to jump into anything new.”

“Fuck Ryan,” Nova said bluntly. “That cheating asshole doesn’t deserve another thought. You should be out there get- ting under someone new to get over him.”

“And that someone should be Alexander Carter,” Vivian added with a grin.

“You’re all impossible,” I groaned. “Go to happy hour without me.”

“Fine, but you’re missing out,” Alice said, grabbing her jacket. “Last chance?”

I shook my head. “I really need to finish this.”

“Your loss,” Nova called over her shoulder as they headed for the elevator. “Don’t work too late!”

As soon as they were gone, I let out a long breath. Alone at last.

took the elevator to the executive floor. The office was quiet, and most employees had

polite smile. “Mr. Carter

knocked once and

was at his desk, focused on a stack of papers. He didn’t look up immediately, giving me a moment to study his profile, the sharp jawline, the slight furrow between his brows as he

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Chapter 23

setting down his

not to keep busy CEOs waiting,” I replied, trying to sound

to the chair across from

of the seat, crossing my

here.” He slid a thick document

contract with slightly trembling

$300,000 immediately upon signing, and another $700,000 would be transferred on our wedding day. If Alexander canceled the arrangement before the wedding, I’d keep the

$5 million. If the contract extended beyond one year, I’d receive

murmured, flipping through

believe in fair compensation,” Alexander replied,

reading. We would live at the Carter estate. We would share a bedroom. We

still in

voice was firm. “But

continuing to read. The contract covered everything from public appearances to social media posts. There were clauses about confidentiality, prenuptial agreements,

I said, flipping to

don’t leave anything

my mind racing. “And if I sign this, you’ll transfer

leave

estate… will your family be living

quirked. “Curious about our living

I’ll have

is mine alone. My

trying to imagine the size of the estate. The penthouse

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