The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 125

Chapter 125

Olivia

Alice had the decency to look embarrassed. “Nothing. Just… you know how people talk.”

My stomach clenched. “What are people saying?”

The three exchanged glances.

“Nothing specific,” Vivian said carefully. “Just the usual office gossip when someone gets a big promotion soon after marrying

the CEO.”

“I’ve been working my ass off for so long.” I reminded them, anger simmering beneath my professional facade. “I’ve stayed late, come in on weekends, and delivered results consistently.”

“We know that,” Nova assured me quickly. “And anyone who’s worked with you knows it too. Don’t mind the jealous assholes.”

As if on cue, there was another knock, and Jessica appeared with my new security badge and office keys.

“Mrs. Carter, here are your credentials,” she said, handing me a sleek leather folder. “HR has scheduled an orientation session

at 11 AM to review your new system accesses and responsibilities. Is there anything else you need?”

“No, thank you, Jessica.”

After she left, my friends stared at me in awe.

“Mrs. Carter,” Nova repeated, mimicking Jessica’s deferential tone. “That’s going to take some getting used to.”

“Tell me about it,” I muttered.

Alice checked her watch. “We should get back to work.”

“Right. And we should let you settle in,” Vivian added.

filed out, leaving me alone with my thoughts

stream of colleagues stopped by to congratulate me. Some seemed genuinely happy for my success, while others wore thinly veiled expressions of suspicion or resentment. During a trip to the break room, I overheard a snippet of conversation that made my

with the boss for what, a few months?

another voice corrected, “but yeah, talk about a fast

rounded the corner, their fake smiles not

of them

coolly, grabbing a water bottle and leaving

of paperwork, and received no

when

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called, expecting more colleagues with thinly disguised

Michelle Clark, the Marketing Director, my new direct

greeted me with a warm smile. “How are you

admitted, standing to

“I wanted to personally welcome you to the executive team. Your work on the Westwood campaign

means a

something of a role model to me since I joined Carter Enterprises. She’d worked her way up through the ranks over fifteen years, breaking through

Not because of your abilities, your work speaks for itself, but because of

I tensed. “I understand.”

firmly. “Even before you married Alexander Carter, you

washed over me. “I appreciate your support. And I won’t

you

down.”

you won’t.” She smiled. “That’s why I’ve decided to put you in charge

Thompson account? But that’s a

and exactly the kind of project that will silence any doubters.” She handed me a thick folder. “The brief is

this opportunity,” I said, feeling genuine excitement. This was the kind of project I’d dreamed of leading. “Don’t thank me yet,” she warned with

Hotels brief, losing myself in the creative challenge. The project was substantial, rebranding an entire hotel chain to appeal to younger, tech–savvy

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