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.”

smile returning as quickly as it had vanished. “Just looking out for the family’s

enough ‘looking out‘ for one evening,”

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rest of the gala.” She turned to me, her eyes glittering with malice. “And Olivia, dear, do be

that parting shot, she glided away, leaving a chill in her

that,” Alexander said

trying to shake off

“Still, she shouldn’t have—”

I interrupted, forcing a smile. “Let’s

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

of champagne. As we waited, I noticed several people

“Everyone’s staring,” I murmured.

handing me a flute

“Of what?”

simply. “For having the most beautiful

rush of warmth at his words.

against mine. “To my incredible wife,

laughed, genuinely this time. “That’s

one.” His eyes held mine. “Seriously, Olivia. The way

I shrugged. “Victoria’s just a more expensive

one way to put

the silent auction. “The winning bidders will be notified shortly,

“Do

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

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so,” he replied. “It would

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

Alexander replied, helping me into my seat.

eyes twinkling.

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