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.

I accepted gratefully. The cool liquid soothed my dry throat as conversation

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

perching on the edge

settling gracefully into an armchair. “How did you and Alexander

fixed on us. His hand found mine, thumb tracing small circles on my palm. “We actually met outside

sculpted

casual gesture sent a jolt through me that I hoped wasn’t visible to

with another barbed comment, when Margaret cleared

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

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

in my car. “You’re

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

in,” Alexander

the table, with Margaret to his right. Alexander and I sat on one side, with Victoria and her husband

  1. us.

with the

a junior marketing executive at Carter

recently developed the entire campaign

surprise. How did

that so?” Harold’s eyebrows rose.

commented, delicately spearing a piece

require creative solutions,” I replied, surprising myself with my confidence. “And

table, a silent gesture of support

Charles sniffed. “Always seemed

analyze consumer behavior patterns, market trends, and competitive landscapes

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