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

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back toward the house, the night air cool against my skin. The estate’s grounds

I asked as we entered through the back

the basics. And maybe that black bikini you wore

you’d remember that one,” I laughed, nudging him with my

details,” he replied, his voice

pressing me against him until I could feel

murmured against my

nodded, not trusting myself

took my hand and led me

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

he asked, a knowing smile

“Not exactly,” I admitted.

was open, Alexander pushed it off my shoulders, letting it fall to the floor. His

he said, tracing the edge of the fabric with his

for the buttons of his shirt. “It’s why I

rose. “Planning ahead, Mrs.

pushing his shirt off to reveal

both naked, Alexander pulled me against him, capturing my mouth in a hungry kiss. His hands roamed my body, cupping my breasts and squeezing

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getting cold,” I whispered against his

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

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

he commanded

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