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.”

ร.0

51

55 vouchers

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 had no idea I was performing such

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

was always human,” I

I wondered if we should check for circuit

Sep 11

Chapter 146

…

:

51

55 vouchers

and I joined in despite being the target of their humor. There was something

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

on my champagne while

I said, recovering. “Give

something I don’t have in abundance,” he replied. “And I’d like to

scolded. “They’ll have children when they’re

hand under the table, and I could feel a slight

diplomatically. “But when

know.”

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

11

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

Olivia stiffen beside me at

keeping my tone light despite

repeated, lips curving into a

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

replied innocently. “No need to be

always so thoughtful that way,” my mother interjected, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Perhaps we should change the subject to

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

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

back. “We should get going.

soon?” Grandfather looked disappointed. “The

I explained, which wasn’t

Sep

Chapter 146

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255