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

quiet,” Alexander observed after a

lied. “It’s

perfect tonight,” he said

me off 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

trying to

flickered with something I couldn’t quite read.

while, the city lights blurring past my window. I thought about the

way Alexander had defended me against Victoria’s barbs. It all felt like a

find myself back in my tiny apartment with

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

me a little of my mom. Different worlds, but that same… I don’t know,

my grandfather. She just

behind

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

“Potential for what?”

more than just a wife. To

with implications neither of us was ready to

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

Alexander said, his voice cutting through the

my eyes fixed on the passing streetlights. Just

he acknowledged, turning onto a quieter street. “But

‘Victoria hates me.”

everyone who threatens her

face him. “She looked at me like I was

small smile. “Even as children, she looked at everyone that way.

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