Chapter 61

Olivia

“Right now? Two people enjoying wine under the stars. He set his glass down and leaned forward. “Tomorrow? Who knows. That’s part of the appeal, isn’t it?”

I considered his words, swirling the wine in my glass. “You’re very different here than you are at the office.”

“So are you,” he countered. “Less guarded. More yourself.”

“Is that a good thing?”

“I think so.” His eyes traveled over my face, lingering on my lips. “I like seeing the real Olivia.”

“How do you know this is the real me?” I challenged. “Maybe I’m just playing a part.”

“Are you?” he asked, his voice dropping lower.

I held his gaze. “No.”

Something shifted between us then, an acknowledgment of the truth. For all the complications of our arrangement, this moment felt genuine. I could feel the weight of his gaze on me, the questions that lingered in the air between us.

“Have you decided?” Alexander asked, breaking the silence.

“About what?”

“About staying in my penthouse.”

I sipped my wine, using the moment to collect my thoughts. “I haven’t decided yet. I need a few more days to think about it.”

Alexander nodded, his expression unreadable. “Alright.”

me. I’d expected him to push, to try to convince me with his silver tongue. Instead, he accepted my answer and continued

ask you something?” I ventured, setting my glass

“Of course.”

already meeting regularly, and after the wedding, I’ll be living with you

fully, his expression thoughtful. “It’s about building a foundation.

could do that without living

agreed. “But it would be less

“You

that exactly what we’re doing? A

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“Fair point.”

appearances but for ourselves. This will be easier

to them, even if I was reluctant to

dropping lower, “I sleep better with you next to

admission caught me off guard. It seemed too honest

asked, trying to keep my

he said with a small shrug. “But yes. First good night’s

could have any positive effect on this man who seemed to have everything was oddly

it,” I said finally. “And let

the wine bottle,

this situation is

“But some

voice, sent a small shiver down my spine. I took another sip of wine

really is beautiful,” I said, changing the subject. “How often

as often as I’d like. Maybe once a month, if

like a

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