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.

most employees had left for the day. Alexander’s secretary was still at her desk, typing

smile. “Mr. Carter is expecting

knocked once

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

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said, setting down his pen and looking

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

the chair across from

of the

the contract here.” He slid a thick document across the polished surface. “Take your time

took the contract with

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

If the contract extended beyond one year, I’d receive $1 million for

terms,” I murmured,

believe in fair compensation,” Alexander replied, watching me

bedroom. We would engage in “physical

in here,” I noted, looking

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

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

said, flipping to the

don’t leave

mind racing. “And if I sign this, you’ll transfer $300,000

you leave

breath. “The estate… will your family be living there

lips quirked. “Curious about our

if I’ll have

My parents have their own

to imagine the size of the estate. The penthouse had

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