The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Olivia

“Nick once convinced Ethan that our neighbor’s cat could talk,” I said, laughing at the memory. “Ethan spent weeks trying to get that poor cat to say something.”

“Did he eventually figure it out?”

“Only after Nick recorded himself making cat noises and played it when Ethan wasn’t looking.” I smiled at the memory. “Ethan chased him around the block with a water gun.”

Alexander’s smile was relaxed, a stark contrast to his usual controlled expression at the office. “You clearly love your family.”

“I do,” I admitted. “They drive me crazy, but they’re everything to me.”

“That’s why you agreed to this arrangement,” he said quietly. “For them.”

I met his gaze. “Yes,”

He nodded, understanding in his eyes. “Family is complicated.”

Speaking of complicated,” I said, seizing the opportunity, “your cousin Victoria seemed less than thrilled at our wedding.”

Alexander’s expression darkened. “Victoria has always wanted what isn’t hers. She thinks she deserves to run Carter Enterprises.”

And you don’t think she does?”

Victoria is brilliant,” he acknowledged. “But she puts profit above everything else, including people. She would gut the company of its soul to increase the bottom line.”

And you wouldn’t?”

His eyes met mine. “I believe in balance. Profit matters, but so do the people who make it possible.”

voice announcing our descent.

Paradise

a lush green jewel surrounded by turquoise waters. Even in the darkness, illuminated only by the moon and the

airstrip where a sleek Range Rover waited. Alexander loaded our bags while I stepped out into the warm, fragrant night air. The scent

opening

cutting through the darkness. After about ten minutes, the trees gave way to reveal a stunning

I breathed, taking in the sprawling structure with its

Alexander said with a hint

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our path. Alexander parked in front of the main entrance, a massive

explained as he unlocked the door. “They’ll maintain the property, prepare meals, and

room with panoramic ocean views, modern furnishings in creams and

I remarked, running my hand along a custom marble

mother designed most of it,” Alexander corrected. “She has a passion for architecture

“It’s beautiful,” I admitted.

he said, picking up our bags. “I’ll show you

a flutter through my stomach as I followed him up a floating staircase to

master suite featured a king–sized bed facing floor–to–ceiling windows, promising stunning ocean views by day. A sitting area with plush chairs occupied one

is…” I trailed off, words

asked, setting our bags

can make do

door. “I had the

suddenly aware of how tired I was. The day had been a whirlwind of emotions and events, from becoming Mrs. Carter to

take a shower,” I said, needing a moment alone

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