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.

intense. “Just in case

in my throat. Before I could respond, a

table with practiced elegance. “He

bubbles dancing across

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

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

glass down, “do you bring all your dates to secret

upward. “What makes you think I

looking down at Los Angeles like gods on Olympus.” I gestured to the view. “This screams ‘Alexander Carter impresses beautiful women here

plan. Next, I’ll have the violinist appear and

“We have a song?”

with mischief. “But I’m taking

looked like it belonged in a modern art museum. The flavor was incredible, briny and

after the first bite. “I

around?” Alexander teased, his eyes darkening slightly

you dare. You’d miss

“Now

to explain each creation; terms like “yuzu emulsion” and “truffle soil” floated past my comprehension as

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

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

not. This is…” I gestured at the empty plates

Alexander suggested we explore

better viewpoint,” he said, offering his

shiver slightly. Without hesitation, Alexander removed his jacket and draped it over my

“Better?” he asked.

The jacket smelled like him, expensive cologne with underlying

in the ground. His hand 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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