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.”

to how casually Alexander

brandy. Alexander settled onto the couch, loosening his tie and unbuttoning his collar. I kicked off my heels and curled up beside

said, sipping the amber liquid that burned

throat.

couch behind me. His fingers absently played with a

sound the gentle ticking of the antique clock on the mantel and the

be at the gala?” I

in my hair. “Most likely. He rarely

hadn’t spent much

grandfather? No. He seems to

How can

you to my face, which for him is practically a ringing

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praise,” I rolled my

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shoulder, squeezing

I muttered. “Something to look forward

“Ignore her,” Alexander advised.

heels of

protect you from

leaned my head against his shoulder, surprising myself with the casual intimacy of the

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

meant what I said about Ryan,” Alexander murmured, his breath warm against my hair. “If he bothers you again,

I said. “But I promise I’ll tell you

and satisfied, like he’d just won a small but important victory. His fingers played with the ends of my hair, and I tried to

sat in comfortable silence, sipping our drinks. The brandy warmed my throat and loosened the tension in my shoulders.

tell you what Victoria said to me at the office yesterday?”

glanced up. “No, what did the she–devil want

me by the elevator to ask if I was ‘absolutely certain‘ about my choice in wife. Said she was ‘just looking out

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