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.

the executive floor. The office was quiet, and most employees had left for the day. Alexander’s secretary

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

knocked once

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

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he finally said, setting down his pen and

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

the chair across from his

the seat, crossing my legs at the

He slid a thick document across

contract with slightly trembling

receive $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 ini- tial payment and receive an

with $5 million. If the contract extended beyond one year, I’d receive $1

murmured, flipping

fair compensation,” Alexander replied, watching me

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

clause is still in here,” I noted,

His voice was firm.

public appearances to social media posts. There were clauses about confidentiality, prenuptial agreements, and even how we’d handle

thorough,” I said,

leave

down, my mind racing. “And if

you leave

a deep breath. “The estate… will your

lips quirked. “Curious about

like to know if I’ll have

is mine alone. My parents have

of the estate. The penthouse

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