The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 135

Chapter 135

Alexander

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I couldn’t help but laugh, the sound echoing in the break room. “You can’t beat me, James. You never could.”

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His eyes narrowed slightly, but his smile remained fixed. “Not yet. But one day, Alexander. One day I will.”

The casual observer might have seen friendly banter between business rivals, but I knew better. Our competition had begun years ago in college, and what had started as a friendly rivalry had morphed into something far more complex.

“Why don’t we get back to the meeting?” I suggested, turning

toward the door.

“Wait,” James said, his voice suddenly less confident. “I’ve been meaning to ask you something. Why wasn’t I invited to your wedding?”

I paused, genuinely surprised by the question. “My wedding?”

“Yes, your wedding,” he repeated, his tone casual but eyes watchful. “Was it intentional, or did you just forget about your old friend?”

I hadn’t given it a second thought. With the rushed timeline and everything else happening, James hadn’t even crossed my mind.

“It wasn’t intentional,” I replied smoothly. “Everything happened quickly. Small ceremony, family only.” I paused, then added, “We should do dinner sometime. You and me. Catch up properly.”

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James nodded, seeming satisfied with my answer. “I’ll look forward to that.” He took a sip of his coffee. “I saw the photos, by the way. Your wife is absolutely beautiful.”

“Thank you,” I said, feeling a strange surge of pride at his words.

“Actually, that’s what made me curious,” he continued, watching me carefully. “What possessed Alexander Carter to marry someone… normal? Instead of the rich, sexy socialites you usually date.” He raised his hands defensively. “Not saying Olivia isn’t sexy, but she’s not exactly from our world, is she?”

Something hot and dangerous flared inside me. The way he spoke about Olivia, analyzing her like a business acquisition that didn’t meet specifications, made my jaw clench.

standing,” I said quietly. “Some things in life

a wide smile. “Alright, alright. The great Alexander Carter has finally found

as Edwin poked his head into the break room. “Gentlemen? We’re

under Westbrook Financial, while I countered

James argued, pointing to his

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I pointed out. “The fine print says ‘current salary levels where appropriate.’ That’s a

shrugged. “Standard

Meridian said, “but Mr. Carter makes a fair point. Job security means

recalculating, eyes darting to his legal

James conceded. “Current salary levels, guaranteed,

appreciatively but

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trying to outmaneuver the other. Every time James thought he had the upper hand, I

matters to us,” Edwin said, returning to a point James had

continue as part of our corporate structure, heading up the real

up. “With what

directly to me

“We’re offering complete autonomy as

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subsidiary.”

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“Carter Enterprises can provide ten times

clearly weighing his options.

“Elaine would join our executive leadership program, fast–tracked for senior

up straighter. “That’s… more

momentum shifting

last quarterly report showed low capital reserves.

to James. “Is that

slight twitch in

funding,” I translated for Edwin. “Meaning

Edwin exchanged glances with his children, then

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