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.”

had started to feel

do,” I

pulled up to my apartment building, Alexander turned to me. “Thank

you,” I admitted. “Even Nick,

some rest. We have

nodded, suddenly exhausted by the

“Goodnight, Olivia.”

on the big day. Sunlight barely crept through my bedroom window, but sleep had abandoned me completely. Today I would become Mrs. Carter, wife

it was

and family events. The world believed we were madly in love, and sometimes, in quiet moments when his hand would find mine or his eyes

of bed and padded to the bathroom, splashing cold water on my

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to myself. “It’s

YOUR WEDDING DAY!!! I’M COMING OVER WITH

HOUR!!!”

my nerves. Emilia’s enthusiasm was contagious, even if she didn’t know the truth behind this marriage. No one did, not my family, not my friends. Only Alexander and I knew

came through, this one from Alexander: “Good

back: “Terrified.

the slightest. See you at the

This was just another business transaction for him. I tossed my phone onto the bed

enough energy to power a small city, I’d

you!” she squealed, setting down her bags to hug me.

I could feel heat creeping up

your honeymoon.” She waggled her eyebrows suggestively and

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