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.

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

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

into an armchair. “How 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

Victoria’s perfectly sculpted eyebrow arched.

fate,” Alexander replied smoothly, bringing my hand to his lips. The casual gesture sent a jolt through me that

with another

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she announced, rising gracefully. “Shall

Crystal glasses caught the light from an enormous chandelier, and fresh flowers scented the air. I tried not to look overwhelmed as

he whispered in my car.

by the array of silverware before me. Three forks?

work from the outside in,”

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

  1. us.

the

a junior marketing

recently developed the entire campaign for FitLife that increased their

How

Harold’s eyebrows rose.

a piece of asparagus. “FitLife is a simple

with my confidence. “And their ROI exceeded projections

table, a silent gesture of support

“Always seemed like glorified guesswork

to the topic. “We analyze consumer behavior patterns, market trends, and

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