The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 137

Olivia

The cool air hit my face as I stepped onto the sidewalk, a welcome relief after the tension inside. My phone buzzed in my purse. I pulled it out, half–expecting to see Ryan’s name. Instead, it was a text from Alfred.

Alfred: Mrs. Carter, your new vehicle has been delivered to the estate. The paperwork is on the kitchen counter for your review.

I smiled, excitement bubbling up inside me. My Porsche had arrived. I quickly texted back a thank you before checking the time. I still had ten minutes before my next meeting, just enough time to compose myself and push all thoughts of Ryan away.

By the time I returned to the office, I was focused again on the Thompson project. The meeting with my team went smoothly, with everyone presenting innovative concepts for the hotel rebrand. Even Michelle seemed impressed with our

progress.

“Great work, everyone,” I said as we wrapped up.

The rest of the workday passed in a blur of meetings and emails. By six o’clock, I was exhausted but eager to get home and see my new car. I gathered my things and headed down to the parking garage, where Alexander was waiting by his Aston Martin.

“Ready to see your new car?” he asked, eyes twinkling with anticipation.

“More than ready. Alfred texted that it was delivered.”

Alexander opened the passenger door for me. “I made sure they polished it extra before delivery.”

The drive home was quicker than usual, Alexander apparently sensing my excitement. When we pulled into the estate’s circular driveway, I spotted it immediately, gleaming in the fading sunlight, parked prominently near the front

steps.

“Oh my god,” I breathed, barely waiting for Alexander to stop his car before

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unbuckling my seatbelt.

laughed as I practically bolted from the Aston Martin. “I take

sleek lines and perfect finish. It was even more beautiful than I remembered from the dealership. The metallic green paint

I whispered, running my fingers along the

the keys.

the keys with childlike eagerness.

way, Mrs.

leather, polish, and something indefinably luxurious. Alexander settled into the passenger seat as I adjusted the mirrors

battery’s fully charged,” he said. “You’ve got about 320 miles of range.”

and the car came alive silently, displays illuminating with a futuristic blue glow.

the steering wheel..

said, looking pleased with

can do.”

the responsive steering

was growing.

to a button on

responding to the slightest touch on the accelerator. I laughed with delight as we accelerated down an

miles per hour in what felt like

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“Nothing like the feeling of a car with this much power, is there? And

car handled beautifully, hugging curves and responding to my every command like it could read my

estate, I parked carefully in the garage next to Alexander’s Aston Martin. The two cars

we stood in the garage. “I’ve never owned anything this

it,” he said simply. “Now, shall we eat? Chef mentioned something

where the aroma of grilled fish and herbs filled the air. Chef had outdone himself again,

said, sliding into my chair as Alfred poured white wine into

with practiced grace. “How

said, taking a bite of the perfectly cooked salmon. “But something else happened today that

up, one eyebrow

“Ryan called me today. Several times. He was pretty insistent