The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Olivia

The building turned out to be an exclusive restaurant. A host greeted Alexander by name and led us through a dimly lit interior to a private terrace. A single table waited, surrounded by twinkling fairy lights and potted olive trees.

“Mr. Carter, your table is ready as requested.”

“Thank you, Miguel.” Alexander pulled out my chair.

As I sat, the full impact of the view hit me. The entire city of Los Angeles lay before us, a sea of lights stretching to the horizon.

“Alexander, this is…” I trailed off, searching for the right word.

“Too much?” He settled across from me, his features softened in the candlelight.

“Breathtaking,” I finished. “How did you even find this place?”

“My grandfather brought me here when I turned eighteen. It was his way of showing me what could be mine someday.” He gazed out at the view, something wistful in his expression. “The restaurant has changed hands several times, but I keep a standing reservation.”

“Just in case you need to impress someone?” I teased.

his eyes intense. “Just in case I find someone

Before I could respond, a waiter appeared

placing them on the table

exquisite, tiny bubbles dancing across my tongue. “This

Alexander’s eyes never left mine

so delicious if I hadn’t met Alexander. Marketing executives on my salary didn’t exactly splurge on a

down, “do you bring

“What makes you think I

The way the host knew exactly what you wanted without asking. The fact that we’re literally above the clouds looking down at Los Angeles like

plan. Next, I’ll have the violinist appear

“We have a song?”

sparkled with

arrived: delicate scallops with some kind of foam that looked like it belonged in a modern art museum. The flavor was incredible, briny

I moaned after the first bite. “I might need a

his eyes darkening

You’d miss

up. “Now that

each creation; terms like “yuzu emulsion” and “truffle soil” floated past my comprehension as I focused more on

of my wine glass, “most

you like pizza instead?” His tone was serious, as if he’d immediately call for dough

I gestured at

Alexander suggested we

an even better viewpoint,” he said, offering his hand as I

night air had cooled further, making me shiver slightly. Without hesitation, Alexander removed his jacket and draped it over my

“Better?” he asked.

jacket smelled like him, expensive cologne with

rested at the small of my back, guiding me around corners until we reached a circular platform

“Oh wow,” I breathed.

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