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.

beauty or social standing,”

into a wide smile. “Alright, alright. The great Alexander Carter has finally found his heart. Who

as Edwin poked his head into the

Meridian’s growth under Westbrook Financial, while I countered with Carter Enterprises‘ extensive resources and

to his charts. “Five years of guaranteed employment

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says ‘current

“Standard legal

said, “but Mr. Carter makes a fair point. Job security means little if salaries

see James recalculating, eyes darting to his legal counsel, who whispered something in his

amend that clause,” James conceded.

nodded appreciatively but

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other. Every time James thought he

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

Enterprises created a Meridian Division? Your name would continue as part of our corporate structure, heading up

up. “With

directly to me as CEO, with your

offering complete autonomy as

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subsidiary.”

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“Carter Enterprises can provide ten times the

clearly weighing his options. “And my

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

sat up straighter. “That’s… more

momentum shifting away

James? Your last quarterly report showed low capital reserves. This acquisition alone would stretch those resources thin. Where would the

gaze sharpened, turning to James. “Is that accurate, Mr.

slight twitch

funding,” I translated for Edwin. “Meaning

in the room shifted perceptibly. Edwin exchanged glances with

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