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.”

hands, wondering when this arrangement had started to feel so complicated. When had the

I agreed

pulled up to my apartment building, Alexander turned to me. “Thank you for tonight. Your family

Nick, and he never likes

smiled. “Get some rest. We have a wedding to

exhausted by the

“Goodnight, Olivia.”

had abandoned me completely. Today I would become Mrs. Carter, wife to one of

was all

inseparable for weeks, attending dinners, charity galas, and family events.

to the bathroom, splashing

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

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

HOUR!!!”

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

this one from Alexander: “Good morning, almost–wife.

typed back:

the slightest. See you

he wasn’t nervous. This was just another business transaction for him. I tossed my phone onto the bed and headed for the shower, letting the hot water wash

with champagne, as promised, plus bagels and enough energy to power

setting down her

but I could feel heat creeping up

brought for your honeymoon.” She

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