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.

white wine, which I accepted gratefully. The cool liquid soothed my dry throat as conversation

beside her on a brocade sofa.

the edge of the sofa. “My family

into an armchair. “How did you and Alexander meet? He’s been surprisingly tight-

Victoria’s sharp gaze fixed on us. His hand found mine, thumb tracing small

perfectly sculpted

Alexander replied smoothly, bringing my hand to his lips. The casual gesture sent a jolt

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

tonight it was set for just the immediate family. Crystal glasses caught the light from an enormous chandelier, and fresh

he whispered in my car. “You’re doing

the chair, immediately intimidated by the array of silverware

the outside in,” Alexander murmured, noticing

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

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appeared with the first course,

junior

entire campaign for FitLife that increased their conversion

blinked in surprise. How did he know

so?” Harold’s eyebrows rose.

a piece of asparagus.

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

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

Charles sniffed. “Always seemed like glorified guesswork to

data–driven,” I said, warming to the topic. “We analyze consumer behavior

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