The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 142

When the song ended, Alexander led me back toward our table, but we were intercepted by a distinguished–looking woman with silver hair.

“Dr. Porter,” Alexander greeted her warmly. “I’d like you to meet my wife, Olivia. Olivia, this is Dr. Emily Porter, head of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” I said, shaking her hand.

“The pleasure is mine,” Dr. Porter replied. “Alexander has been one of our most generous supporters. The Carter Wing has helped thousands of children.”

“The Carter Wing?” I looked at Alexander questioningly.

Dr. Porter seemed surprised. “The pediatric research center. Alexander funded it three years ago. Surely he told you?”

Alexander looked almost embarrassed. “It never came up.”

“Well, he’s too modest,” Dr. Porter continued. “The center focuses on rare childhood diseases, many of which were considered untreatable before our

research.”

I felt a surge of admiration for Alexander. “That’s incredible work.”

“We couldn’t do it without supporters like your husband,” Dr. Porter said. “Perhaps you’d like to tour the facility sometime? See the impact firsthand?”

“I’d love that,” I replied honestly.

After Dr. Porter moved on to greet other guests, I turned to Alexander. “You never mentioned funding a pediatric research center.”

He shrugged, looking uncomfortable with the praise. “It was a good investment.”

“In children?”

“In the future,” he corrected. “Those kids deserve a chance.”

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I stood there looking at Alexander, his words echoing in my head. The simple statement that kids deserved a chance revealed a side of him I’d never expected. Not from the ruthless CEO who commanded boardrooms and made million- dollar decisions without blinking.

“What?” Alexander asked, noticing my expression.

“Nothing.” I shook my head slightly. “It’s just not what I expected you to say.”

I funded a

“Well… maybe?”

tax benefits. But that’s not why

genuinely curious about this unexpected side

Especially those dealing with rare diseases that don’t get much research funding. Most pharmaceutical companies focus on more common conditions because they

altruistic

quirked up. “Don’t sound so shocked. I’m not always the heartless CEO the business

could respond, the master of ceremonies tapped on the

take your seats. We’re about to begin the auction

back. Harold was already

asked, glancing at

“Maybe the weekend in Napa?

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wine tasting.”

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Napa anytime,” he said dismissively. “Look

choked on my champagne when I saw the estimated value. “Two

is an investment. One that

a British accent, stepped up to the podium. “Good evening, esteemed guests. Tonight, we

quickly: luxury spa packages, sports memorabilia, dinner with a celebrity chef. I watched with fascination as people casually bid

exclusive experience includes a private chef, full crew, and stops at Capri, Santorini, and Mykonos. Bidding starts at fifteen thousand

the room. I sat back, content to watch the

thousand,” called a woman in

a man near

thousand dollars. The auctioneer’s gavel came down with a satisfying thud, and polite applause

from across the table. “That yacht rents for fifteen thousand

not to look

cooking class with three–star Michelin chef Alan Marceau, followed by dinner for six at his restaurant, Table. Bidding

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Alexander called, raising his

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Alexander eventually

I get to be one of the six dinner

replied with a wink. “And then sit at my right

for an eye–watering amount to Charles Carter, who looked genuinely pleased

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