The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 78

Olivia

“You were amazing in there,” he continued, oblivious to my thoughts. The way you handled Victoria and talked about your work… my grandfather was impressed.”

“Really?”

“He doesn’t compliment people often. Trust me, calling you a ‘fine young woman‘ is high praise from Harold Carter.”

I smiled despite myself. “Your grandmother hugged me goodbye.”

“Another good sign. Margaret’s very protective of the family.”

“She told me not to let Victoria get to me.”

Alexander glanced over, his expression softening. ‘Smart advice. Victoria’s all bark and no bite.”

“Those friends of hers had plenty of bite, I muttered, remembering Madison and Stella at the bar.

“They won’t bother you again,” Alexander said, his voice hardening. I’ve made sure of it.”

Something in his tone sent a shiver down my spine. I changed the subject. So what did your grandfather want to discuss in private?”

Alexander’s mouth quirked. “You, actually. He wanted to know if I was serious about you.”

“And what did you tell him?”

“The truth.” At my alarmed look, he clarified. “That I’m very serious about our relationship.”

Relief washed over me. “And he believed you?”

‘He believes what he sees,” Alexander said. “And what he saw tonight was two people who care about each other.”

I turned to look out the window, processing his words. We had played our parts well – perhaps too well. The hand–holding,

temple… it had all felt so natural. Like we were actually a couple in love,

Alexander observed

“It’s been

perfect tonight,” he said

by the dashboard lights. Strong jaw, straight nose, those intense eyes focused on the road ahead. He was beautiful in a way that almost hurt to

doing my part,” I said, trying to

something I couldn’t quite

lights blurring past my window. I thought about the evening:

family dynamics, the way Alexander had defended me against Victoria’s barbs. It all felt like a strange dream. I

find myself back in my tiny apartment with my marketing reports and instant

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doesn’t hug just anyone. She

of my mom. Different worlds, but that same… I

that company alongside my grandfather.

behind the

beside the man, though few people realized it.” He glanced at me. “She sees that potential

“Potential for what?”

than just a wife.

word “partner” hung between us, loaded with implications

how I had gotten myself into this situation. More worryingly, I was beginning to realize

very quiet,” Alexander said, his voice cutting through the hum of the

shrugged, keeping my eyes fixed on the passing streetlights. Just

can be overwhelming.” he acknowledged, turning onto a

‘Victoria hates me.”

hates everyone who threatens her plans,” he corrected. “It’s

looked at me like I was something she’d

said with a small smile. “Even as children, she looked at everyone that way. My

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