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.

when you have your kind

laughed, a genuine sound that made something warm

up beside me. “So, CEO, are you

“Emilia!” I hissed, mortified.

home so she can

to her.”

nodded approvingly. “I

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returned polite

“Ready?” he asked me.

purse. “Let me just say goodbye to

and Ariana had moved back to our table, watching the exchange

in for quick hugs. “Thanks for a fun

the most exciting part,” Claire laughed. “Your

I stopped myself, remembering our arrangement. “He’s

gorgeous,” Ariana whispered, making me roll my eyes.

said, following us toward the

“Not happening,” I replied.

air was cool against my skin, a welcome relief from the crowded bar.

us out, huddling together against

a ride home,”

boyfriend Jake is already on his way. He’s like two

I asked, feeling

insisted. “Go get

“If

a wink. “Take good care of our

opened the passenger door of his sleek black car. The leather seat welcomed me as I slid in, careful

side. Through the window, I could see my friends huddled together, whispering and giggling like teenagers.

nice,” Alexander said as he slid into

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

purred to life, and we pulled away from the curb. I watched

“I’m

that.”

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

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