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

a genuine sound that made something warm unfurl in my chest.

“So, CEO, are you whisking our girl away for

“Emilia!” I hissed, mortified.

can change out of

to her.”

nodded approvingly. “I

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returned

“Ready?” he asked me.

grabbing my purse. “Let me

moved back to our table, watching the

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

exciting part,” Claire laughed.

myself, remembering our arrangement. “He’s just being

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

us later,” Emilia said, following us

“Not happening,” I replied.

crowded bar. Alexander guided me toward a

followed us out,

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

sweet,” Emilia said, “but my boyfriend Jake is already on his way. He’s like two

feeling guilty about

Claire insisted. “Go get changed.

nodded. “If you’re

wink. “Take good care of our

passenger door of his sleek black car. The leather seat welcomed me

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

friends seem nice,” Alexander said as

I muttered, but couldn’t help smiling.

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

“I’m

that.”

Madison and Stella,” Alexander said, his eyes fixed on the road. “They had no

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