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.”

idea I was performing such a public

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

always human,” I

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

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of their humor. There was something different about

continued, turning his attention back to Olivia, “when can we expect some great- grandchildren? I’m

choked on my champagne while Olivia’s eyes

recovering. “Give

replied. “And I’d like to meet

being morbid.” Mom scolded. “They’ll have children when they’re

squeezed my hand under the table, and I could feel a slight tremor in

diplomatically. “But when we do, you’ll be the first

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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Alexander is in no rush

Olivia stiffen beside me at Victoria’s

tone light despite the anger flaring

into a cold smile. “How progressive

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

making conversation,” Victoria replied innocently. “No need to be

you’re always so thoughtful that way,” my mother interjected, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

the slight narrowing of her eyes. She never did handle being called

plans.” She turned to Olivia with manufactured sweetness. “No

hand protectively on Olivia’s back. “We should get

soon?” Grandfather looked disappointed. “The night is

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

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