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

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

into the break room. “Gentlemen? We’re ready

Meridian’s growth under Westbrook Financial, while

offer provides long–term stability,” James argued, pointing to his charts. “Five years of

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out. “The fine print says

shrugged. “Standard legal

“but Mr. Carter makes a fair

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

conceded.

nodded appreciatively

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to outmaneuver the other. Every time James thought he had the upper hand, I countered with a better offer or exposed a weakness in

name matters to us,” Edwin said, returning to a

Division? Your name would continue

“With what level of

directly to me as CEO, with your own budget

interrupted. “We’re offering

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countered. “Carter Enterprises can provide ten times the development

weighing his options. “And my

head the Meridian Division,” I said without hesitation. “Elaine would join our executive leadership program,

sat up straighter.

his papers, clearly sensing the momentum shifting away from him. “Westbrook can match

I asked quietly. “Really, James? Your last quarterly report showed low capital reserves. This acquisition

sharpened, turning to James. “Is that

could see the slight twitch in his

funding,” I translated for Edwin.

atmosphere in the room shifted perceptibly. Edwin exchanged glances with his

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