The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 127

Chapter 127

Olivia

He leaned down, his lips brushing against mine in a gentle kiss that quickly deepened. His hands traced the bare skin of my back, sending shivers down my spine.

“If we keep this up,” I whispered against his mouth, “we’ll miss our reservation.”

“Worth it,” he murmured, but he reluctantly stepped back. “You’re right. Get ready. I’ll shower in the guest bathroom.”

An hour later, we were dressed and ready. Alexander looked devastatingly handsome in a charcoal suit that fit him like a glove. I’d paired the red dress with simple diamond studs and the silver bracelet he’d given me, my hair swept up in an elegant updo.

“Ready?” he asked, offering his arm.

“Ready,” I confirmed, taking it.

Providence was even more spectacular than I’d imagined. The restaurant was dimly lit and intimate, with tables spaced far enough apart for private conversation. The hostess led us to a secluded corner table, and Alexander ordered champagne before I’d even opened my menu.

“To your first day as Senior Marketing Strategist,” he said, raising his glass once the champagne arrived. “The first of many successes.”

I clinked my glass against his. “Thank you. For everything.”

“You earned it,” he insisted. “Your work speaks for itself.”

“Not everyone thinks so,” I said, taking a sip of the crisp champagne. “I overheard some people in the break room today. Apparently, I only got the promotion because I’m ‘sleeping with the boss.“”

Alexander’s jaw tightened. “Give me names. I’ll have them transferred or fired by morning.”

“No,” I said firmly, setting down my glass. “That would only make things worse. I need to prove myself through my work, not have you fight my battles.”

“It’s disrespectful,” he argued. “To both of us.”

Michelle gave me the Thompson Hotels account

then nodded. “You’re right. But the offer stands if you change your

office politics since before I met you. I can

you’re a Carter now. You don’t

easy conversation

ordered our meals and fell into about work and plans for the weekend. The food was exquisite; I savored

Thompson Hotels‘ strategy yet?” he asked,

“They need to maintain their luxury identity while appealing to

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highlighting their heritage but with

lit up. “That’s exactly what they need. Their

excellent team to work with. I’m meeting

of the park,” he

Alexander glanced over at me. “So, have you decided

streetlights. “I suppose I could take something from

excessive.”

you,” he replied firmly. “You need something that’s yours, not

being ridiculous. Those are hardly ‘hand–me–downs‘ when they cost more than

want you to have something new, something that’s

too tired

ostentatious,” he challenged with

Ferraris, nothing that screams ‘look at

a

work,” I admitted. “But I get

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