The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Olivia

“That would be nice,” I said, ignoring the triumphant look on Emilia’s face. “Let me just settle our tab first.”

Alexander placed his hand on the small of my back. “I’ve got it.”

“No, really, I can pay,” I protested, reaching for my purse.

“Olivia.” His voice was firm but gentle. “I interrupted your evening. Let me take care of it.”

I hesitated, not wanting to seem like I was taking advantage of his wealth, especially after Madison and Stella’s accusations. “It’s just a few drinks.”

“Exactly,” he said with a small smile. “A minor expense.”

“For you, maybe,” I muttered.

Alexander leaned closer, his breath warm against my ear. “Let me do this.”

“Fine,” I relented. “But I’m paying next time.”

His eyes sparkled with amusement. “Next time?”

I flushed, realizing what I’d implied. “I mean, if there is a next time. With my friends. Not that you’d want to-”

“I’d love to join you and your friends again,” he said, cutting off my rambling. “They seem… protective.”

“That’s one word for it,” I said, glancing at Emilia, who was watching our interaction with unabashed interest.

Alexander signaled the waitress, who practically sprinted over. I’d like to close out their tab.”

“Right away, Mr. Carter,” she said, clearly recognizing him.

“Add a hundred percent tip,” he added.

The waitress’s eyes widened. “Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.”

As she hurried away, I raised an eyebrow at him. “Show–off.”

“Generous,” he corrected.

have your

something warm unfurl in

me. “So, CEO, are you whisking

“Emilia!” I hissed, mortified.

she can change out

to her.”

nodded approvingly. “I

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waitress returned polite

“Ready?” he asked me.

nodded, grabbing my purse. “Let

had moved back to our table, watching the

I told them, leaning in for quick hugs. “Thanks for a

exciting part,” Claire laughed. “Your boyfriend

not my-” I stopped myself, remembering our arrangement. “He’s just being

Ariana whispered, making me roll my

said, following us toward the

“Not happening,” I replied.

bar.

Ariana followed us out, huddling together against

can give your friends a ride home,” Alexander offered, noticing them. There’s

my boyfriend Jake is already on

asked, feeling guilty about

Claire insisted. “Go get changed. We’ll

“If you’re

a wink. “Take good care

of his sleek black car. The

around to the driver’s side. Through the window, I could see my friends huddled together, whispering and giggling like teenagers. Emilia caught my eye and gave me an exaggerated

nice,” Alexander said as he slid into the driver’s

I muttered, but couldn’t help smiling. “But yes,

we pulled away from the curb. I watched my friends waving in the side mirror until

“I’m

that.”

said, his eyes fixed on the road. “They

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