The CEO's Contractual Wife
Chapter 144
Chapter 144
Olivia
Victoria stood behind him, her smile smug.
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“I led several campaigns that doubled their online engagement and increased conversion
rates.”
“Olivia is incredibly talented,” Alexander added, his hand finding the small of my back. “We’re lucky to have her at Carter Enterprises, regardless of our personal relationship.”
“How fortunate for everyone,” Victoria interjected. “Though I imagine it must be difficult to navigate the professional–personal boundary. Office romances can be so… complicated.”
“Not when you’re both adults,” I replied with a pointed look at Victoria. “Communication and mutual respect make everything simpler.”
Mr. Preston looked between us, clearly sensing the tension. “Well, this has been enlightening. If you’ll excuse me, I should find my wife before the auction closes.”
As he walked away, Victoria’s smile faded. “Really, Olivia? ‘Communication and mutual respect‘? How very Hallmark card of you.”
“I find sincerity works better than sarcasm in most situations,” I replied. “But we all have our preferred weapons.”
Victoria’s eyes narrowed. “You think you’ve won something, don’t you? The ring, the name, the man. You think you’ve secured your place.”
“I’m not playing whatever game you think this is,” I said quietly.
“Aren’t you?” Victoria stepped closer. “You played your cards perfectly. Junior marketing executive to Mrs. Carter in record time. Quite the career advancement strategy.”
I felt my temper rising, but kept my voice steady. “You know nothing about my relationship with Alexander.”
“I know my cousin,” she replied. “And I know his type.”
“Victoria,” Alexander’s voice cut through the tension, low and dangerous. “Enough.”
“Just looking out for
enough ‘looking out‘
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your way. Enjoy the rest of the gala.” She turned to me, her eyes glittering with malice. “And Olivia, dear, do be careful with that necklace if Alexander wins it for you. Sapphires can be
shot, she glided away, leaving a chill in her
Alexander said once
shake off the encounter. “Victoria will be
“Still, she shouldn’t have—”
interrupted, forcing a smile. “Let’s not let her
moment, then nodded.
Alexander ordered two glasses of champagne. As we waited, I noticed several people glancing our
“Everyone’s staring,” I murmured.
Alexander replied, handing me a flute of champagne. “They’re just
“Of what?”
said simply. “For having the most beautiful woman in the room
everything, I felt a rush of warmth at his words.
against mine. “To my incredible wife, who handles Victoria more gracefully than
laughed, genuinely this time. “That’s a very
“Seriously, Olivia. The way you stood up to her without losing your
before,” I shrugged. “Victoria’s just a more expensive
“That’s one way
“The winning bidders will be notified shortly, and items
“Do
the necklace?” I asked Alexander as
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“It would look
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waved us over as we approached. “There you are. Victoria said
Alexander replied, helping me into
his eyes twinkling. “Good choice.
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