The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 88

Chapter 88

Olivia

“I’d like to change first,” I said, surprised by my steady voice. “This dress isn’t exactly comfortable for travel.”

Alexander nodded, pressing a button to speak to the driver. “Take us to the penthouse before the airfield.”

“Yes, sir,” came the driver’s response.

Alexander’s hand remained on my thigh, his touch sending sparks through my body. “You were stunning today,” he said quietly. “Every man in that room envied me.”

“Even though it’s not real?” The words slipped out before I could stop them.

His eyes met mine, something unreadable in their depths. “Just because our arrangement started as a business deal doesn’t mean everything about it is fake.”

I didn’t know how to respond to that. Instead, I finished my champagne and looked at the passing city lights out the window.

“We’re here,” Alexander announced as the limo pulled up to his building.

The staff in the lobby nodded respectfully as we passed, offering quiet congratulations. We rode the elevator in charged silence, his hand resting possessively on the small of my back.

Inside the penthouse, Alexander loosened his tie completely. “Make yourself comfortable. I’ll have your bags brought up.”

“My bags?”

“I had my assistant pack for you. Everything you’ll need for the trip is taken care of.”

Of course he did. “Did your assistant also happen to pack Emilia’s little gift?” I asked before I could stop myself.

Alexander’s eyebrows rose. “What gift?”

My face heated. “Nothing. Just something silly for the honeymoon.”

A slow smile spread across his face. “Now I’m intrigued.”

be,” I said quickly.

I found several bags with my clothes neatly packed. Searching through them, I found comfortable clothes for the flight and changed quickly, removing my wedding dress with some difficulty. As I hung it carefully in the closet, I spotted a small gift bag tucked into one of

“For when you want to

into

more casual clothes: dark

any travel experience I’d had before. Alexander’s private jet was a flying luxury apartment with a bedroom,

as we reached cruising altitude. 1/3

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Chapter 88

fine.” I replied, still feeling the effects of all

from each other, the cabin quiet except for the soft hum

“Two weeks on a

island has beautiful hiking trails if you’re interested.

nearly choked on my water.

be clear about something. I want you. I have since that night I drove you

though sex is

contract says our marriage will include physical intimacy. It doesn’t specify when or how

if I’m never ready?”

the way you look

at you?”

whether to slap me or

gasped at his bluntness.

“Your pupils dilate when I get close. Your breathing changes. And sometimes,” his hand found my

face flamed. “You’re reading too much into

resting on my

to stop. This was dangerous territory, blurring the lines of our business arrangement. But the

“What happens if we

fullest.” His voice dropped lower. “And I promise you, there are many benefits to fucking

sure

good at. His hand inched higher. “And I’m very, very good at making

My breath caught. “Alexander-”

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