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.

“Just

throat. Before I could respond, a waiter appeared

of the chef,” he said, placing them on the table with practiced elegance. “He

champagne was exquisite, tiny bubbles dancing across my tongue. “This is

Pérignon Rosé. One of my favorites.” Alexander’s eyes never left mine

met Alexander. Marketing executives on my salary didn’t exactly splurge

bring all your dates

upward. “What makes you think I

the clouds looking

plan. Next, I’ll have the violinist

“We have a song?”

eyes sparkled with mischief. “But

delicate scallops with some kind of foam that looked like it belonged in a modern art museum.

after the first bite. “I might need a moment

teased, his eyes darkening slightly

dare. You’d miss my food

“Now that would be

with a different wine. The chef appeared briefly to explain each creation; terms like “yuzu emulsion” and “truffle soil” floated past my comprehension as

stem of my wine glass,

as if he’d immediately call for dough and

is…” I gestured at the empty

dessert, Alexander suggested we

leads to an even better viewpoint,” he

hesitation, Alexander removed his jacket and draped it over my shoulders. The warmth of his body lingered in the fabric, enveloping me

“Better?” he asked.

like him, expensive cologne with underlying notes of something

me along a winding stone path illuminated by small lights embedded in the ground. His hand 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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