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.

difference when you have your

that made something warm unfurl in my chest.

“So, CEO, are you whisking

“Emilia!” I hissed, mortified.

she can change out of

to her.”

nodded approvingly. “I like

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waitress returned polite

“Ready?” he asked me.

my purse. “Let

moved back to our table, watching

leaning in for quick hugs. “Thanks for a fun night, minus the drink

exciting part,” Claire laughed. “Your boyfriend swooping in

my-” I stopped myself, remembering our arrangement. “He’s just being

whispered, making me roll

said, following us toward the

“Not happening,” I replied.

bar. Alexander guided me toward a sleek black car parked directly

Ariana followed us out, huddling

a ride home,” Alexander offered, noticing them. There’s plenty

my boyfriend Jake is already on his way.

sure?” I asked, feeling

Claire insisted. “Go get changed. We’ll be

“If

wink. “Take

as Alexander opened the passenger door of his sleek black car. The leather seat

see my friends huddled together, whispering and giggling like teenagers. Emilia caught

friends seem nice,” Alexander said as he slid

ridiculous,” I muttered, but couldn’t help smiling.

engine purred to life, and we pulled away from the curb. I watched my friends waving in the side

“I’m

that.”

Alexander said, his eyes fixed on the road. “They had no right to

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