The CEO's Contractual Wife

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Chapter 155

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I was several chapters into my novel when Alexander returned, his tie loosened and sleeves rolled He looked tired but satisfied, like he’d accomplished what he needed to.

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“Finished?” I asked, marking my place in the book.

“For now,” he nodded, loosening his tie further before pulling it off entirely. He draped it over the arm of the nearby chair and unbuttoned the top buttons of his shirt with a relieved sigh. “What are you reading? Must be captivating. You didn’t even notice when I walked in.”

I glanced down at the book in my hands, suddenly aware of the steamy cover I’d been trying to hide all evening. “Oh, this? Just something Emilia recommended.” I attempted to casually close the book, but Alexander was too quick.

He plucked it from my hands, examining the cover with a raised eyebrow. A shirtless man with impossibly defined abs embraced a woman in a flowing dress, their faces mere inches apart in what was clearly a moment of passion.

“Bound by Contract‘?” Alexander read aloud, amusement dancing in his eyes. “Doesn’t exactly look like your usual reading material.”

I felt heat creep into my cheeks. “It’s just a mindless romance. After the Thompson presentation prep all day, I needed something that didn’t require brain cells.”

“And this delivers?” He flipped the book over, scanning the back cover description. His lips quirked into a smile. “Interesting choice. A business arrangement turned steamy affair?”

“It’s not what you think,” I protested, reaching for the book. Alexander held it just out of reach, his smile widening.

“I’m not judging. Just curious about the plot.” He settled into the chair across from me, looking far too comfortable. “What’s it about? Give me the highlights.”

I sighed, knowing he wouldn’t let this go. “It’s about a CEO who needs to get married quickly to inherit his family company.”

Alexander’s eyebrows shot up. “Is that so? Sounds vaguely familiar.”

“Pure coincidence,” I said quickly. “Emilia gave it to me weeks ago. I just hadn’t gotten around to reading it until now.”

“And what happens in this familiar–sounding story?” he pressed, leaning forward with genuine

interest.

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embarrassment. “The main character, Lorenzo, has to marry within

I could see the corners of his mouth

his best friend, Lily. He proposes a contract marriage, offering her enough

chuckled. “So

money, and he needs a wife.

skeptical as he tapped the steamy cover. “This doesn’t look like

cheeks warm

voice dropped lower. “How

halfway,” I admitted. “They’ve just gotten

“And?”

“And what?”

Olivia. Clearly something interesting

develop feelings for each other. Despite their

murmured.

“If you’re wondering about the physical aspects of their

said with mock surprise. “A contract marriage

a trashy romance novel,” I said defensively. “The plot isn’t exactly

into his chair, looking genuinely curious. “Give me the full

sighed, resigning myself to sharing the plot.

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to save money for her own interior design business. Her stepmother is awful, constantly taking

Alexander nodded, his expression serious despite the obvious amusement

eyes.

of the family company, he immediately thinks of Lily. He offers her three million dollars to marry

explained, keeping my eyes on the book cover. “They hadn’t planned it, but they used the pregnancy as justification to speed up the marriage plans. Lorenzo’s family was actually thrilled

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