The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 147

Chapter 147

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When we finally arrived at the estate, Alfred was waiting to greet us, despite the late hour.

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“Good evening, Mr. Carter, Mrs. Carter,” he said with a slight bow. “I trust the gala was enjoyable?”

“It was, thank you, Alfred,” I replied. “You didn’t need to wait up.”

“No trouble at all, sir.” His eyes crinkled at the corners. “Mrs. Carter, shall I bring some tea to your room?”

“That would be lovely,” Olivia said, and I noted how easily she’d adapted to having staff. “Thank you, Alfred.”

“Very good, madam. I’ll have it sent up shortly.”

As Alfred disappeared toward the kitchen, Olivia kicked off her heels with a sigh of relief. “These shoes are gorgeous but absolutely murderous.”

“Want me to carry you upstairs?” I offered, only half–joking.

“I think I can manage,” she laughed, picking up her shoes. “But I appreciate the chivalry.”

We made our way upstairs to our bedroom suite. Olivia immediately headed for the bathroom to remove her makeup, while I loosened my tie and shrugged out of my jacket.

“Did you enjoy the gala?” I called out, unbuttoning my shirt.

“I did, actually.” Her voice echoed slightly from the bathroom. “Aside from Victoria’s commentary, it was fascinating to see that world up close.”

“The charity circuit can be tedious, but the causes are usually worthwhile,” I replied, hanging up my jacket.

Olivia emerged from the bathroom, face freshly scrubbed. Without makeup, she looked younger and somehow more vulnerable. She’d changed into silk pajamas that flowed with her movements.

“The work they’re doing for those kids is amazing,” she said, sitting on the edge of the bed. “I had no idea you funded an entire research wing.”

I shrugged, suddenly uncomfortable with her admiration. “It’s just money.”

lives. Those children have a fighting

research.”

way…” I smiled, unexpectedly

at the door announced Alfred with Olivia’s tea. I opened the door to

Carter,” he said, placing the

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Alfred,”

there be anything else, sir?” Alfred

will be all. Goodnight,

“Goodnight, sir, madam.”

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She looked relaxed now, the tension from the gala melting away

to change,” I told her, heading toward the walk–in

fully open, a habit I hadn’t bothered changing since living alone. Loosening my bow tie completely, I tossed it onto the dresser and unbuttoned my shirt, shrugging it off my shoulders. The cool air of the closet hit my bare chest as I unfastened

I hooked my thumbs

reaction stirred something primal in me. My cock twitched, beginning to harden under her gaze. I made no effort to cover myself, instead

grabbed a pair of black silk pajama pants from a drawer. I slipped them on without bothering with underwear, the silk material doing little to hide my

clung to her curves. Her

that Earl Grey?” I asked, sitting beside her on

me

took the cup from her

watched her over the rim of the cup. Her hair was loose around her shoulders, slightly mussed from where she’d removed the pins that had held it up all evening. Without makeup, her face had a soft vulnerability that stirred something

I said,

what? In pajamas with

tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. “Not that you don’t look stunning all dressed up, but this…

her head slightly. “You’re just saying

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down her neck to

my touch. “The tea’s going

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