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.

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

a polite smile.

once and

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

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

waiting,” I replied, trying to sound

the chair across from

on the edge of the seat, crossing

thick document across the polished surface.

took the contract with slightly

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

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

I murmured,

compensation,” Alexander replied, watching me

estate. We would share a bedroom. We would engage

in here,”

said, non-negotiable.” His voice was

read. The contract covered everything from public appearances to social media posts.

said, flipping to the

don’t leave anything to

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

you leave this

deep breath. “The estate… will

“Curious about our living

know if I’ll

is mine alone. My parents

size of the estate.

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