The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 138

“Everything’s fine,” he assured me. “There’s a charity gala for the Children’s Hospital Foundation this Saturday. As major donors, we’re expected to attend.”

“Oh,” I said, relief washing over me. Just a social event. “That sounds nice.”

“It’s black tie,” Alexander added. “Very formal. The company has a table, and several board members will be there.”

“I’ll need a dress.”

Alexander smiled. “I’ve already arranged for a stylist to bring some options to the house tomorrow evening.”

“Of course you have. Do you always think of everything?”

“I try,” he said, looking pleased with himself. “It’s important that we make a good impression. The foundation does incredible work.”

“What kind of charity is it exactly?” I asked, genuinely curious.

“They fund research and treatment programs for children with rare diseases. Carter Enterprises donates annually to its pediatric research center.”

I nodded, impressed. “That’s wonderful. I’d love to learn more about their work.”

“The head of the foundation, Dr. Emily Porter, will be there. She’s brilliant,” Alexander said. “I’ll introduce you.”

“I’d like that,” I said, smiling.

As Alfred cleared our plates and brought dessert, I relaxed completely. It still amazed me how comfortable I’d become with Alexander in such a short time. Our conversations flowed easily, punctuated by laughter and the occasional heated glance that made my stomach flip.

“Oh, I almost forgot to mention,” Alexander said as he tasted the chocolate mousse. “Your car comes with a complimentary track day at Laguna Seca.

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Professional drivers will teach you how to handle it at high speeds.”

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“Are you serious?” I asked, eyes widening. “That sounds terrifying and amazing at the same time.”

“It’s perfectly safe,” he assured me. “And incredibly fun. The Taycan handles like a dream on the track.”

“I’ll take your word for it,” I said. “But sure, why not? When is it?”

“Next month. We can make a weekend of it. There’s a beautiful resort nearby.”

quite used to how casually Alexander could plan

dinner, we migrated to the living room with glasses of brandy. Alexander settled onto the couch, loosening his tie and unbuttoning his collar. I kicked off my heels and curled up beside him, tucking

I said, sipping the

throat.

couch behind me. His fingers absently played with

for a few moments, the only sound the gentle ticking of the antique clock on the mantel and the occasional

be at

hair. “Most likely. He

be nervous?” I hadn’t spent much

grandfather? No. He seems to approve of

How can you

to my

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I rolled my

“Trust me,

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moved to my shoulder, squeezing gently. “Victoria will probably

“Something

“Ignore her,” Alexander advised.

heels of

you from Victoria’s stilettos, I

surprising myself with

my shoulders, pulling me closer. I breathed in his scent,

against my hair. “If he bothers you again, I want to

I promise

just won a small but important victory. His fingers played with the ends of my hair, and I tried to focus on the

The brandy warmed my throat and loosened the tension in my shoulders. I felt myself sinking deeper into

Victoria said to me at the office yesterday?” Alexander

“No, what did

certain‘ about my choice in wife. Said she

I rolled my

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