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.”

I

“You’ve done the entire family a favor by making him

always human,” I

back. “There were times I wondered if we should check for circuit

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joined in despite being the target of their humor. There was something different about tonight, a lightness I hadn’t felt at

Olivia, “when can we expect some great- grandchildren? I’m not getting

champagne while Olivia’s eyes widened

recovering. “Give

have in abundance,” he replied. “And I’d like to meet my

scolded. “They’ll have children when

I could feel a

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

know.”

girl,” Harold nodded approvingly. “Better to enjoy being newlyweds first. Though not for too long.” He winked at me. “Carter men are notorious for dragging their feet on important

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finally spoke up. “I’m sure Alexander is in

Olivia stiffen beside me at Victoria’s

I said, keeping my tone light

a

interjected. “This is a charity event, not a family

replied innocently. “No

interjected, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Perhaps we should change the subject to

caught the slight narrowing of her eyes.

expressing interest in the newlyweds‘ future plans.” She turned to Olivia with manufactured sweetness. “No pressure

on Olivia’s back. “We

Grandfather looked disappointed. “The night is

early meeting tomorrow,” I explained, which wasn’t entirely untrue. “And Olivia’s had a long

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