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.

elevator to the executive floor. The office was quiet, and most employees had left for the day. Alexander’s secretary was still at her desk,

with a polite smile. “Mr. Carter is expecting you. Go right

knocked once

look up immediately, giving me a moment to study his profile, the sharp jawline, the slight furrow between his

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Chapter 23

setting down his

to keep busy CEOs waiting,” I replied,

to the chair across from his

edge of the seat, crossing my legs at

slid a thick document

contract with slightly trembling

immediately upon signing, and another $700,000 would be transferred on our wedding day. If Alexander

our divorce, I’d walk away with $5 million. If the contract extended beyond one year, I’d receive

terms,” I murmured, flipping through

believe in fair compensation,”

share a bedroom. We would engage in “physical relations” as part of maintaining the

is still in here,” I noted,

I said, non-negotiable.” His voice was firm. “But the

The contract covered everything from public appearances to social media posts. There were clauses about confidentiality, prenuptial agreements, and even how we’d handle holidays with

is… thorough,” I said, flipping to

leave

down, my mind racing. “And

leave this

a deep breath. “The estate… will your family be

about

to know if I’ll

alone. My parents have their

to imagine the size of

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