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.

on wealth or beauty or social standing,” I said quietly. “Some things in

by my response, then broke into a wide smile. “Alright, alright. The great Alexander Carter has finally

poked his head into the break room.

James presented detailed projections for Meridian’s growth under Westbrook Financial, while I countered with Carter Enterprises‘ extensive resources and experience in similar

his

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out. “The fine print says ‘current salary

shrugged. “Standard legal

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

see James recalculating, eyes darting to his legal

clause,” James conceded. “Current salary levels,

nodded appreciatively but remained

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James thought

us,” Edwin said, returning to a point

would continue as part of our corporate

“With what

me as CEO,

“We’re offering

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“Carter Enterprises can provide ten times the

weighing his options. “And my

“Elaine would join our executive leadership

up straighter. “That’s… more than

the momentum shifting away from him. “Westbrook can match those

capital reserves. This acquisition alone would stretch those resources thin. Where would the development

sharpened, turning to James. “Is

slight twitch in his jaw. “We have partners prepared

I translated for Edwin. “Meaning nothing is

exchanged glances with his

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