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.”

the pilot’s voice announcing our descent.

Paradise Island,

turquoise waters. Even in the darkness,

while I stepped out into the warm, fragrant night air. The scent of tropical

said, opening the

drove along a winding road through dense tropical foliage, the headlights cutting through the darkness. After about ten minutes, the trees gave way to reveal a stunning modern mansion perched on

shit,” I breathed, taking in the sprawling structure with its

Alexander said with a

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approached, lights automatically illuminated our path. Alexander parked in front of the main entrance, a massive door

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

entryway opened to a great room with panoramic ocean views, modern furnishings in creams

good taste,” I remarked, running my hand along

“She has a passion for architecture and interior

“It’s beautiful,” I admitted.

up our

room. The phrase sent a flutter through my stomach as

floor–to–ceiling windows, promising stunning ocean views by day. A sitting area with plush chairs occupied one corner, while a workspace

I trailed off, words

do?” Alexander asked,

do with the private paradise

door. “I had the staff unpack some essentials, but your

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

said, needing a

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