The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Olivia

Alexander met my brother’s gaze steadily. “To make her happy. To build a life together. The usual things a man wants with a woman he cares about.”

“And the fact that she works for you doesn’t complicate things?” Nick pressed.

“It did at first,” Alexander admitted. “But we’ve worked through it. Olivia reports to the marketing director, not directly to

me.”

“How convenient,” Nick muttered.

“It is,” Alexander agreed pleasantly. “Full house, by the way.” He laid down his cards, and Ethan groaned.

“That’s the third hand in a row,” Ethan complained. “Are you counting cards?”

“I don’t need to,” Alexander replied, gathering the pretzels. “Your face gives everything away.”

An hour into their game, the waiting room door opened, and a nurse appeared. We all froze, and cards suspended mid–air.

“Morgan family?” she said with a reassuring smile. “Dr. Weaver asked me to update you. The surgery is going well. They’ve completed two of the three bypasses with no complications.”

Mom let out a long breath. “Thank you. Do you know how much longer it will be?”

“Probably another two hours, but that’s just an estimate. Dr. Weaver will come to speak with you when it’s finished.”

“Thank you,” Mom said, her voice steadier than I expected.

After the nurse left, Alexander stood. “I should get going. I have some calls to make, and you should have family time.”

“You don’t have to leave,” Mom protested. “You’re practically family now.”

Alexander smiled politely. “That’s very kind, Eleanor, but I do have some work matters to attend to. I’ll check in later if that’s alright.”

“Of course,” Mom nodded. “Thank you for coming. It means a lot to Olivia.”

to me.

nodded, ignoring Nick’s raised eyebrow as we left the waiting

near the elevators. “I meant what I said. I’ll check in later. Text me when your father is out

“And thank you again for Dr. Weaver. I know you

medical care was

wasn’t nothing,” I insisted. “It was…

to tuck a strand

tender.

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you can,” he

what a girl wants

corner of his mouth. “Even exhausted, you’re beautiful,

compliment warmed me from the inside out. Before I could respond, Alexander leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss

later,” he murmured

was gone, stepping into the waiting

was getting complicated. The lines between our arrangement and something real were blurring, and I wasn’t sure

returned to the waiting room, three pairs of eyes turned to me

said, breaking the

I said cautiously. “That’s

searched for the

“He is,” I agreed.

Mom added. “Very polite. And he

Dad, okay? We can discuss my love life

his chair, crossing his arms. “Actually, we

the wall. “Dad’s in surgery, and you want to interrogate me about my

out. “Might as well

Dad’s out

“It might

“You never mentioned dating Alexander Carter. Or anyone, really. Then suddenly, you’re

Ryan. Then Ryan and I got together, and a few months ago, he

“You dated two men and

keep it secret,” I protested weakly.

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