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.”

admitted, letting him pull me to my

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walked back toward the house, the night air cool against my skin. The estate’s grounds were beautiful at night, with subtle landscape lighting.

special?” I asked as

black bikini

remember that one,” I laughed, nudging him

details,” he replied, his voice dropping lower

found mine in a kiss that started gentle but quickly intensified. His hands slid from my waist to my back, pressing me against him until I could feel

he murmured against

I nodded, not trusting myself to form

led me

with desire, and slowly began unbuttoning my blouse. I shivered as his fingers brushed

he asked, a knowing smile

“Not exactly,” I admitted.

letting it fall to the

the edge of

replied, reaching for the buttons of his shirt. “It’s why

eyebrows rose. “Planning

shirt off to reveal

piece of clothing. When we were both naked, Alexander pulled me against him,

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getting cold,” I whispered against

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have that,” he murmured, walking me backward toward the

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

he

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