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.”

hot tub,” I admitted, letting him pull me to my

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

I asked as we entered through the

basics. And maybe that black bikini

I

memory for important details,” he replied, his voice dropping lower

but quickly intensified. His hands slid from my waist to my back, pressing me against him until I could feel every hard plane

he murmured

not trusting myself

took my hand and led me upstairs to our bedroom

dark with desire, and slowly began unbuttoning my blouse. I shivered as his fingers brushed against my skin, leaving trails of heat

a knowing smile playing on his

“Not exactly,” I admitted.

fall to the floor. His eyes dropped to my breasts, barely contained

like this,” he said, tracing the

I replied, reaching for the

“Planning ahead,

pushing his shirt off

me against him, capturing my mouth in a

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getting cold,” I whispered against his

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have that,” he murmured, walking me backward toward

hot water cascaded over us as we stepped inside, plastering my hair to my scalp and running in rivulets down our bodies. Alexander pressed me against the cool tile

he commanded

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