The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

Olivia

“Your family approves,” Alexander said after a moment. “That’s what matters.”

“My dad told me to be careful,” I admitted. “He thinks we’re rushing.”

“He’s right to be concerned. It would be strange if he wasn’t.”

“And my mom pulled me aside to make sure this is what I want.”

Alexander glanced at me. “And what did you tell her?”

“That I’m sure,” I said, meeting his gaze briefly. “That when it’s right, it’s right.”

Something flickered in his eyes, satisfaction, perhaps, or something deeper. “Good answer.”

We drove in silence for a while, the city lights blurring past my window. I thought about my family’s reactions, about the lies we’d told them, about the wedding we were now apparently planning for next month.

“Why did you say next month?” I asked suddenly. “That’s so soon.”

“The sooner we’re married, the sooner the inheritance is secure,” Alexander replied practically. “Besides, a long engagement would raise more questions. This way, it seems romantic and impulsive.”

“Right,” I said, trying to ignore the slight sting his words caused. “Business.”

Alexander’s hand found mine across the center console, his touch warm and surprisingly gentle. “Not just business, Olivia. We make a good team.”

arrangement had started to feel so

I agreed

my apartment building, Alexander turned to

admitted. “Even Nick, and he never

“Get some rest. We have

the weight of our deception. “Goodnight,

“Goodnight, Olivia.”

barely crept through my bedroom window, but sleep had abandoned me completely. Today I would become Mrs. Carter,

it was all

inseparable for weeks, attending dinners, charity galas, and family events. The world believed we were madly in love,

to the bathroom, splashing cold water

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whispered to myself. “It’s just a contract. Just

buzzed with a text from Emilia: “IT’S YOUR WEDDING DAY!!! I’M COMING OVER WITH

HOUR!!!”

one did, not my family, not my

this one from Alexander: “Good

typed back: “Terrified.

the slightest. See you at

him. I tossed my phone onto

promised, plus bagels and enough energy to power a small city, I’d almost convinced myself I could

at you!” she squealed, setting down her bags to hug me. “The blushing

not blushing,” I protested, but I could feel heat creeping

yet, but wait until you see what I brought for your honeymoon.” She waggled her

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