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.

returned with a glass of white wine, which I accepted gratefully. The cool

Margaret said, gesturing for me to sit beside her on a brocade sofa. “Alexander tells us

on the edge of the

into an armchair. “How did you

with Victoria’s sharp gaze fixed on us. His hand found mine, thumb tracing small circles on my palm. “We actually met outside of work,

sculpted eyebrow arched.

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

doubt ready with another barbed comment, when Margaret cleared

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Chapter 76

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

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

whispered in my car.

intimidated by the array of silverware before me. Three forks? Two

the outside in,” Alexander

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

  1. us.

the first course, “Alexander tells me you

junior marketing executive at

campaign for FitLife that increased their conversion rate by thirty

surprise. How did

so?” Harold’s eyebrows

delicately spearing a piece of asparagus.

require creative solutions,” I replied, surprising myself with my confidence. “And their ROI exceeded projections by

the table, a silent gesture of support that made my

“Always seemed like glorified guesswork

said, warming to the topic. “We analyze consumer behavior patterns, market trends, and competitive landscapes

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