The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 76

Chapter 76

Olivia

“Nice to meet you,” I said, matching her fake smile with one of my own.

“Alexander’s told us so little about you,” Victoria continued, her voice honey–sweet with underlying venom. “Just that you work in the marketing department at Carter Enterprises.”

“Junior executive,” I confirmed, lifting my chin slightly.

“How quaint,” Victoria sipped her champagne. “Dating the boss. Very… traditional.”

Alexander’s arm tightened around me. “Olivia is exceptionally talented. She’s being considered for a promotion.”

“Is she?” Victoria raised a perfectly groomed eyebrow. “How fortunate for her to have such a supportive boyfriend.”

Before I could respond, a man who looked like an older version of Alexander stepped forward. “Charles Carter,” he introduced himself. “Alexander’s father. This is my wife, Julia.”

A stunning woman with ash–blonde hair nodded coolly. “Welcome to our home, Olivia.”

“Thank you for having me,” I replied automatically.

“Drink?” Alexander asked, gesturing toward a bar cart laden with crystal decanters.

“Wine, please. White, if you have it.”

Victoria snickered softly. “We have everything, darling. This isn’t a college dorm party.”

I felt my cheeks heat, but kept my smile firmly in place. “Red is fine too. I’m not picky.”

“A quality Alexander clearly appreciates,” Victoria murmured, just loud enough for me to hear.

a glass of white wine, which I accepted gratefully. The cool liquid soothed my dry throat as conversation resumed around

for me to sit beside her on a brocade sofa. “Alexander tells us you’re from Los

I confirmed, perching on the edge of the sofa. “My family still lives

did you and Alexander meet? He’s been surprisingly tight-

his thigh pressing against mine. The warmth of his body was distracting, especially with Victoria’s sharp gaze fixed on us. His hand found mine, thumb tracing small circles

Victoria’s perfectly sculpted

bringing my hand to his lips. The casual gesture sent a jolt through me that I hoped

ready with another barbed comment, when

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she announced, rising gracefully. “Shall we move to the dining

but tonight it was set for just the immediate family. Crystal glasses caught the light from an enormous chandelier, and fresh flowers scented the air. I tried not to

my car.

into the chair, immediately intimidated by the array of silverware before me. Three forks? Two

outside in,” Alexander murmured,

seated at the head of the table, with Margaret to his right. Alexander and I sat on one side, with Victoria and her husband Thomas directly across from us. Charles and Julia completed the arrangement, with several empty chairs

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the first course, “Alexander tells me you work

junior marketing executive

Alexander interjected. “Olivia recently developed the entire campaign for FitLife that increased their conversion rate by thirty

How

Harold’s

revolutionary,” Victoria commented, delicately spearing a piece of asparagus. “FitLife

I replied, surprising myself with

squeezed my knee under the table, a silent gesture of support that made my

sniffed. “Always seemed like glorified guesswork

analyze consumer behavior patterns,

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