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, not

Alexander observed after a few

I lied. “It’s been a

were perfect tonight,” he said softly. “Thank

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

I said, trying to sound

something I couldn’t quite read. “Right. The

city lights blurring past my window.

Victoria’s barbs. It all felt like a strange dream.

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

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‘my grandmother doesn’t hug just anyone. She must really

too,” I admitted. “She reminds me a little of my mom. Different worlds,

Carter built that company alongside my grandfather. She just did

behind the

realized it.” He glanced at me. “She

“Potential for what?”

more than just a wife. To be a

hung between us, loaded with implications

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

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

fixed on

he acknowledged, turning onto a quieter street. “But you

‘Victoria hates me.”

threatens her plans,” he corrected.

him. “She looked at me like I was something

as children, she looked at everyone that way. My grandmother says she was

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