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.”

no idea I was performing

hand. “You’ve done the

always human,” I

were times I wondered if we should

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their humor. There was something

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

champagne while

recovering. “Give us some

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

scolded. “They’ll have children when

under the table, and I could feel a

haven’t really discussed children yet,” she said diplomatically. “But when we do, you’ll be the first

know.”

Though not for too long.” He winked at me. “Carter men are notorious for

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who had been unusually quiet, finally spoke up. “I’m sure Alexander is in no rush to share Olivia’s

beside

said, keeping my tone light despite the

Victoria repeated, lips curving into a

father interjected. “This is a charity

replied

dripping with sarcasm.

but I caught the slight narrowing of her eyes. She never did handle being called out well, especially by my

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

“We should get going. It’s been a long

soon?” Grandfather looked disappointed. “The night is

an early meeting tomorrow,” I explained, which wasn’t entirely

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