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. “Fair

up beside me. “So, CEO, are you whisking

“Emilia!” I hissed, mortified.

taking Olivia home so she can change out of her

to her.”

nodded approvingly. “I like

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waitress returned polite

“Ready?” he asked me.

grabbing my purse. “Let me just

and Ariana had moved back to our table, watching

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

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

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

and gorgeous,” Ariana whispered, making me roll my

later,” Emilia said, following us toward the door.

“Not happening,” I replied.

crowded bar. Alexander guided me toward a sleek black car parked directly in front of

out, huddling

friends a ride home,”

Jake is

sure?” I asked, feeling

“Go get changed. We’ll be

“If

a wink. “Take good care

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

friends huddled together, whispering and giggling like teenagers. Emilia caught my eye and gave me

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

muttered, but couldn’t help

we pulled away from the curb. I watched

“I’m

that.”

on the road. “They had no

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