The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 132

Olivia

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As the workday wrapped up, I felt a mix of exhaustion and accomplishment. The Thompson team had dispersed with their assignments, and my inbox was finally under control. I was just shutting down my computer when Alexander appeared in my doorway, his suit jacket draped over one arm and sleeves rolled up to expose his forearms.

“Ready to go car shopping, Mrs. Carter?” He leaned against the doorframe, a playful smile on his lips.

“Do I have a choice?” I asked, gathering my purse.

“Always,” he replied. “But I think you’ll enjoy this more than you expect.”

We rode the elevator down in comfortable silence, but as we walked through the parking garage, I felt a small flutter of excitement. I’d never owned a new car, let alone a luxury vehicle.

“So where are we going?” I asked as Alexander held the passenger door open for me.

“Beverly Hills. I have an arrangement with Prestigio Motors.” He slid into the driver’s seat. “They’ll stay open late for us.”

“Of course they will,” I muttered. “Because normal business hours don’t apply to Alexander Carter.”

“One of the perks of being me.” He winked as he started the engine. “Hungry?”

“Starving, actually.”

“We’ll grab something after. Or they might have something at the dealership. These places like to pamper their high–end clients.”

I snorted. “With tiny sandwiches and champagne?”

“More likely espresso and imported chocolates, but you’re on the right track.”

The drive to Beverly Hills was quicker than expected, with Alexander expertly navigating through traffic. When we pulled up to Prestigio Motors, the showroom lights were still blazing despite the “Closed” sign on the door.

“This feels weird,” I admitted as we approached. “Like we’re going to a private shopping appointment.”

“That’s exactly what it is.” Alexander placed his hand on the small of my back. “I called ahead. They’ve prepared a selection based on what I think you might like.”

A tall man in an impeccable suit opened the door before we even reached it. “Mr. Carter! So

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see you

Alexander shook his hand.

bowed slightly. “It’s a

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eerily quiet, with no other customers in sight. Gleaming vehicles sat under

anything?

amused look. “Told

I

Carter,” Marco said, leading us

I asked, raising an

but not flashy. Powerful but not ostentatious. Safe

Mercedes S–Class. A classic choice,

was beautiful, but

the Porsche Panamera.” Marco led us to a stunning dark blue four–door sports car. “Sporty but practical, with room for

running my hand

perhaps something more unique?” Marco suggested, moving toward a sleek white vehicle. “The Aston Martin DBX. Their first SUV, very

gorgeous, but… “Too much like your car,” I said to Alexander. “I

approvingly.

more options: a BMW, a Jaguar, even

these feels right,” I

yet.” He led us to a separate area

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stopped in my

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Marco said proudly. “Fully electric. Zero to

modern lines in a deep metallic green that shifted between emerald and teal depending on how the light

“It’s beautiful,” I breathed.

environmentally conscious,” Alexander noted with a knowing smile. “No

slowly. “Can I sit

opened the driver’s

wrapped my hands around the steering wheel. The interior was futuristic without being gimmicky, with screens that

Alexander asked, leaning down to peer at me through

in love,” I

test

the incredible power

fun?” he asked as I accelerated out