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.”

down at our joined hands, wondering when this arrangement had started to feel so complicated. When

do,” I agreed

my apartment building, Alexander turned to me. “Thank

“Even Nick, and he never

smiled. “Get some rest. We have a wedding

nodded, suddenly exhausted by the

“Goodnight, Olivia.”

up earlier than usual on the big day. Sunlight barely crept through my bedroom window, but sleep had abandoned

was

started as a business arrangement had evolved into something more complicated. Alexander and I had been inseparable for weeks, attending dinners, charity galas, and family events. The world believed we

of bed and padded to the bathroom, splashing cold

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breathe,” I whispered to myself. “It’s

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

HOUR!!!”

behind this marriage. No one did, not my family, not my friends. Only Alexander and I knew this was

through, this one from Alexander:

back:

the slightest. See you at the

This was just another business transaction for him. I tossed my phone onto the bed and headed for the shower, letting

promised, plus bagels and enough energy to power a small

she squealed, setting down her bags to

but I could feel heat creeping up my

what I brought for your honeymoon.” She waggled her eyebrows suggestively and pulled out a

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