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.”

as it had vanished. “Just

think you’ve done enough ‘looking out‘ for one evening,” he

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glittering with malice. “And Olivia, dear, do be careful with that necklace if Alexander

glided away, leaving a chill

that,” Alexander said once she was out

your fault,” I replied, trying to shake off the encounter. “Victoria

“Still, she shouldn’t have—”

interrupted, forcing a smile. “Let’s not let her ruin the

my face for a moment, then nodded. “You’re right. Let’s get a

our way to the bar, where Alexander ordered two glasses of champagne. As we waited, I noticed several

“Everyone’s staring,” I murmured.

me a flute of champagne. “They’re

“Of what?”

me,” he said simply. “For having the most beautiful

rush of warmth at his words.

it’s true.” He clinked his glass against mine. “To my incredible wife, who

laughed, genuinely this time. “That’s a very specific

an important one.” His eyes held mine. “Seriously, Olivia. The way you stood up to

dealt with mean girls before,” I shrugged. “Victoria’s just

one way

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“Do

necklace?” I asked Alexander as we made our way back to

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hope so,” he replied. “It would look stunning on

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waved us over as we approached. “There you are. Victoria said

Alexander replied, helping me into my

asked, his eyes

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