The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 154

Chapter 154

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We sat in comfortable silence for a moment, the only sound the gentle lapping of water against the pool’s edge. The moonlight cast a silvery glow across Alexander’s damp hair, and his skin almost glowed in the dim lighting. I pulled my knees to my chest, wrapping my arms around them.

“So,” I ventured, “about these mysterious weekend plans you mentioned…”

Alexander’s lips curved into a smile. “Curious, are we?”

“Can you blame me? You drop hints about ‘something special‘ and expect me not to ask questions?”

“I’ve rented a place in Malibu for the weekend. Private beach access, chef on call, the works.”

My eyebrows shot up. “Malibu? That sounds amazing.”

“I figured we could both use a break from the city. You’ve been working non–stop on the Thompson account, and I’ve been dealing with board meetings all week. Sometimes you need to disconnect to recharge.”

“That’s… surprisingly thoughtful.”

Alexander feigned offense. “I’m capable of thoughtfulness, you know. It’s not all corporate takeovers and ruthless business tactics.”

I laughed. “Could’ve fooled me. The way Michelle talks about board meetings with think you eat junior executives for breakfast.”

you,

I’d

“Only on Tuesdays,” he replied with a straight face.

We shared a smile, and I found myself actually looking forward to the weekend getaway. The Thompson project had been consuming all my mental energy, and the idea of escaping to a beach house sounded perfect.

“So this Malibu house,” I started, “any chance it has a hot tub?”

Alexander pushed himself to his feet in one fluid motion, extending his hand to help me up. “Hot tub, infinity pool, private beach access, and a view that makes you forget Los Angeles exists.”

me at hot tub,” I admitted, letting him pull

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intertwined as we walked back toward the house, the night air cool against my skin. The estate’s

special?” I asked as we entered through the

basics. And maybe that black

I

memory for important details,” he replied,

hands slid from my waist to my back, pressing me against

he murmured against

trusting myself to form

hand and led me upstairs to

He turned to me, his eyes dark with desire, and slowly began unbuttoning my blouse. I shivered as his fingers brushed

a knowing

“Not exactly,” I admitted.

my shoulders, letting it fall to the floor. His eyes dropped

tracing the edge of the

replied, reaching for the buttons of his shirt.

eyebrows rose. “Planning

pushing his shirt off to reveal

each other, our movements becoming more urgent with each discarded piece of clothing. When we were both naked, Alexander pulled me against him, capturing my mouth

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cold,” I whispered against

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have that,” he murmured, walking me backward

scalp and running in rivulets down our bodies. Alexander pressed me against the cool

around,” he commanded

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