The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 80

Olivia

“Your grandmother is surprisingly nice,” I said, perched on the edge of his couch.

“Margaret’s always had good instincts about people.” Alexander loosened his tie, the simple action drawing my attention to his strong hands. “She liked you.”

“Victoria definitely didn’t.”

“Victoria doesn’t like anyone who threatens her plans. He sat beside me, close enough that our knees almost touched. “Don’t take it personally.”

I took another sip of whiskey, letting the alcohol calm my nerves. “So what’s next?”

Alexander’s eyebrow arched. “Sleep, unless you had something else in mind?”

Heat rushed to my face. “That’s not what I meant. I meant what’s next before the marriage? We’ve met your family, and then what?”

“We need to meet your family,” he said, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. “I was thinking we could have the wedding in a few weeks. It would be a small ceremony, just close family and friends”

“Okay,” I replied, the reality of our situation hitting me anew. In a few weeks, I would be Mrs. Carter, at least on paper.

Alexander set his empty glass on the coffee table and turned to face me fully. “You seem tense.”

“Meeting your family was intense.” I finished my drink and placed it next to his. “Your grandfather is something else.”

surprising

called me a ‘fine young woman.

into a genuine smile. “He’s

evening, pretending to be in love with Alexander, fending off Victoria’s barbs, and charming

Alexander said softly.

vote of confidence,” I

His hand found mine, his thumb tracing circles on my palm. “You handled Victoria perfectly. Most people

cower or overreact.”

ignore how good his touch

exactly what

my arm. I should pull away. This wasn’t part

should sleep,” he said finally, his voice deeper than

suddenly nervous about sharing his

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Chapter 80

should change first,” I

nodded. “The closet is

closet room, flipping on the light. The space still overwhelmed me

silk pajama sets in various colors and styles. My fingers traced over the delicate fabric, finally selecting a simple navy blue set with shorts

worn earlier was beautiful but definitely not made for sleeping. I decided to skip underwear entirely, which was one less thing to worry

I quickly washed my face and brushed my teeth. The face wash smelled expensive and probably contained ingredients I

the dress and carefully hung it up, then removed the lingerie, folding it neatly on the counter. Naked, I caught my reflection in the mirror and paused. My nipples had hardened in the cool air, my breasts fuller than I remembered. Was Alexander actually attracted to me, or was this all part of

pajama shorts and buttoning up the top. The silk felt amazing against my skin, cool

bedroom, Alexander was already in bed, shirtless with the covers pulled to his waist. The sight of his bare