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

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

knocked once

He didn’t look up immediately, giving me a moment to study his profile, the

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he finally said, setting down his pen and looking up. “Right

busy CEOs waiting,” I replied, trying to sound casual

across from his

on the edge of the seat,

contract here.” He slid a thick document across the polished surface.

contract

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

contract extended beyond one year, I’d receive $1 million for the first year of marriage and $100,000 for each additional

murmured,

in fair compensation,” Alexander replied, watching me

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

in here,” I

voice was firm. “But the timing

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

I said, flipping to the last

leave

down, my mind racing. “And if I sign this,

leave

breath. “The estate… will

quirked. “Curious about our living

know if I’ll have in-laws

My

imagine the size of the

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