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.

back at me, his eyes intense. “Just in case I

throat. Before I could

the table with practiced elegance.

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

my favorites.” 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 exactly splurge on

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

makes you think I bring dates here

we’re literally above the clouds looking down at Los Angeles like gods on Olympus.” I gestured to the view. “This screams ‘Alexander

I’ll have the violinist appear and play our

“We have a song?”

eyes sparkled with mischief.

foam that looked like it belonged in a modern

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

his eyes darkening slightly

you dare. You’d miss my food orgasm

shot up. “Now that

with a different wine. The chef appeared briefly to explain each creation; terms like “yuzu emulsion” and

wine glass, “most people

if

This is…” I gestured at the empty plates

Alexander suggested we

trail that leads to an even better

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 underlying notes of

lights embedded in the ground. His hand rested at the small of my back, guiding me around corners until we reached a circular

“Oh wow,” I breathed.

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