The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 146

Chapter 146

Alexander

Harold wheeled himself over to our group. “What are we discussing so seriously over here?”

“Valentina’s absence,” Julia explained. “She’s at a friend’s birthday party.”

“Good for her,” Harold declared, surprising us all. “The girl works too hard. Needs to live a little.”

“That’s rich coming from you,” I said with a laugh. “Mr. Work–Is–Everything himself.”

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Harold’s eyes twinkled. “I’ve learned a few things in my old age. One of them is that all work and no play makes for a dull life and even duller company.” He looked pointedly at me. “Something you might remember yourself, Alexander.”

Olivia bit back a smile.

“I believe I’m balancing things better these days,” I replied.

“Yes, marriage seems to agree with you,” Harold observed, his shrewd eyes missing nothing. “You look happier than I’ve seen you in years.”

I glanced down at Olivia, who was fighting a smile at my grandfather’s comment. “It does,” I agreed, surprising myself with how genuine the words felt. “Olivia has been… a revelation.”

“A revelation?” Olivia raised an eyebrow. “That’s quite the compliment, Mr. Carter.”

“Just stating facts, Mrs. Carter.” I squeezed her hand gently.

Harold watched our exchange with open curiosity. “Well, whatever she’s doing, tell her to keep it up. You’re less of a grumpy bastard these days.”

“Grandfather!” I tried to sound scandalized, but couldn’t help laughing.

“What? It’s true. You used to walk around with a face like you’d been sucking lemons.” He turned to Olivia. “Before you came along, we were taking bets on whether he’d ever smile again.”

“I wasn’t that bad,” I protested.

“You absolutely were,” my mother chimed in. “All work and no play. It was exhausting just watching you.”

had no idea I was performing

my mother said, patting Olivia’s hand. “You’ve done the entire family a favor by making

always human,”

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the target of their humor. There was something different about

Harold continued, turning his attention back to Olivia, “when can we expect some great- grandchildren? I’m not

nearly choked on my champagne while Olivia’s

said, recovering. “Give

“And I’d

scolded. “They’ll have children

hand under the table, and I could feel a

discussed children yet,” she said diplomatically. “But when we do, you’ll be

know.”

Though not for too long.”

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finally spoke up. “I’m sure Alexander is in no rush to share Olivia’s attention. He’s always been rather possessive

stiffen beside

said, keeping my tone light

a

a charity event,

simply making conversation,” Victoria replied innocently.

way,” my mother interjected, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Perhaps we should change the subject to something less

slight narrowing of her eyes. She never did handle being called out well, especially by

interest in the newlyweds‘ future plans.”

“We should get going.

Grandfather looked disappointed. “The

tomorrow,” I explained, which wasn’t entirely

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