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.

eyes intense. “Just

throat. Before I could respond, a waiter appeared with two

he said, placing them on the table with

was exquisite, tiny bubbles dancing across my tongue.

Alexander’s eyes never left mine

would never have tasted anything so delicious if I hadn’t met Alexander. Marketing executives on my salary didn’t

down, “do you bring all your dates to

lips quirked upward. “What makes you think I bring

you wanted without asking. The fact that we’re literally above the clouds looking down at Los Angeles like gods on Olympus.” I gestured to the view. “This screams ‘Alexander Carter impresses

I’ll have the violinist appear and play our

“We have a song?”

yet.” His eyes sparkled with

it belonged in

moaned after the first bite. “I might need a moment alone with this

teased, his eyes

You’d miss my

shot up. “Now that

each paired with a different wine. The chef appeared briefly to explain each creation; terms like “yuzu emulsion” and “truffle soil” floated past my comprehension as I focused more on Alexander’s reactions than

said, twirling the stem of my wine glass, “most people just go for

instead?” His tone was serious, as if he’d immediately call

I gestured at the

Alexander suggested

a small trail that leads to an even better viewpoint,” he said,

further, making me shiver slightly. Without hesitation, Alexander removed his jacket and draped it over my shoulders. The warmth of his body lingered in the fabric, enveloping me like an

“Better?” he asked.

him, expensive cologne with underlying notes of something

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

“Oh wow,” I breathed.

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