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,

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

observed after

tired,” I lied. “It’s been a

tonight,” he

guard. I looked over at him, his profile illuminated by the dashboard lights. Strong jaw, straight nose, those intense eyes focused on the road ahead. He was beautiful

said, trying to sound casual. “We have a deal, after

expression flickered with something I

silence for a while, the city lights blurring past my window. I thought about the evening:

Victoria’s barbs. It

in my tiny apartment with my marketing reports and instant

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said suddenly, ‘my grandmother doesn’t hug just anyone.

little of

my grandfather. She just did it without

woman behind

though few people realized it.” He glanced at me. “She sees that potential in

“Potential for what?”

just a

with implications neither of

city pass by and wondering how I had gotten myself into this situation. More worryingly, I was beginning to realize that part of

his voice cutting

keeping my eyes fixed on the passing

overwhelming.” he acknowledged, turning onto a quieter street. “But

‘Victoria hates me.”

everyone who threatens her

to face him. “She looked at me like I was something she’d scraped off her designer

small smile. “Even as children,

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