The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 174

Chapter 174

After my second glass of wine, I found myself stifling a yawn. The adrenaline from the confrontation with Ryan had worn off, leaving exhaustion in its wake.

“Getting sleepy there, Liv?” Emilia asked, noticing my struggle to stay engaged.

“Just been a long day,” I admitted, checking the time on my phone. Nearly midnight. “I should probably head home soon.”

“But we’ve barely started girls‘ night!” Ariana protested, already signaling the waitress for another round.

“I hate to say it, but I think tonight’s girls‘ night is kind of shot,” I said with an apologetic smile. “Between Ryan’s drama and these two crashing the party…” I tilted my head toward Alexander, who looked completely unrepentant.

Claire pouted dramatically. “Fine, abandon us for your gorgeous husband. We understand.”

“We’ll plan another night soon,” I promised, gathering my purse. “One without ex–boyfriend ambushes and surprise husband appearances.”

“Good luck with that,” Emilia snorted. “Your life seems to be nothing but surprises lately.”

If she only knew the half of it.

“Come on,” I said, standing up and smoothing my dress. “I’ll text you tomorrow and we’ll set something up.”

The girls exchanged knowing glances before nodding in unison. “Alright,” Emilia conceded. “Go home with your hot husband. We’ll survive somehow.”

“Thanks for understanding,” I said, giving each of them a quick hug.

shaking hands with Claire and Ariana before giving Emilia a brief hug. “I’ll make sure she gets

better,” Emilia warned, pointing a finger at him. “She’s our favorite person, you

too,” Alexander replied with a smile that

our way through the crowded bar toward the exit. Alexander’s hand rested on the

refreshing after the warmth of the bar. I

or mine?” Alexander asked as we walked across

take yours,” I

toward the sleek Aston Martin parked near the entrance. The car beeped as he unlocked it, holding the passenger

settled into the leather seats, I couldn’t help but wonder about the evening’s strange sequence of events. Alexander started the car, the engine purring to life with

to tell

as he kept his eyes on the

“That’s not an answer.”

me.

be

his eyes still fixed on the

what?” I sat up straight, my

A small team. Just

don’t know about?”

frustratingly calm.

point is, you have people tracking my movements without my knowledge or consent. What

enemies. People who’d love to get

put a tail on

had?”

I probably wouldn’t have. “The point is

mentioned it. But after what happened with Ryan tonight, aren’t you glad someone was watching out for

arms, hating that he had a point. “How did they even know I was in trouble? Do they report my every move

but they keep an eye on the

be in the neighborhood?” I

was at the office. Dropped everything and came as soon

torn between anger at the invasion of privacy and a reluctant gratitude that someone had

someone’s watching

inside private places. They’re discreet.” Alexander reached over and took my hand. “It’s standard for anyone in

of your

my wife. That makes you a target whether you like it or

windows. I was still processing the revelation that my movements had been monitored

I finally

“Since the wedding.”

runs, shopping trips,

move,” Alexander

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