The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 166

Chapter 166

Olivia

Alexander was in pajama bottoms, his chest bare. I tried not to stare at the defined muscles of his torso as he moved around the room.

“So,” he said, running a hand through his hair, “I’ve been meaning to tell you something.”

“Hmm?” I was busy collecting my dress from the floor and hanging it up properly.

“I need to go to Europe next week. London, Paris, and Milan. Meetings with international investors and a potential acquisition.”

I turned to face him, my interest piqued. “Oh? For how long?”

“Ten days,” he said, sitting on the edge of the bed. “And I want you to come with me.”

“Me?” I asked, surprised by the invitation. “Won’t you be working most of the time?”

Alexander nodded. “During the days, yes. But evenings would be ours.”

The prospect of exploring European cities with Alexander was undeniably appealing. “What about my work? The Thompson account just launched.”

“Already cleared it with Michelle. You can work remotely when needed, but mostly it would be time for us. You deserve a break.”

I walked over to the bed and sat beside him. “Ten days in Europe does sound amazing.”

“So that’s a yes?” His eyes held a hopeful gleam that made my heart do a little flip.

to Europe.

have Jessica make all the arrangements.” He leaned over and pressed a kiss to my shoulder. “You’ll love it. The food, the

again,” I teased. “You’re

real Italian pasta. It will ruin

back on the bed. “Sounds dangerous. I might

be a shame,” Alexander said, lying down beside me. “I’d have to hunt

home.”

I turned to face

would be astronomical. Much

arm playfully. “Ever the

and brought it to his lips,

miss you

a moment, the confession hanging between us. Alexander broke

Any specific requests for our

onto my back, considering the question. “The Louvre in Paris, definitely. And I’ve always wanted to see the Duomo in

I’ve been to these cities dozens of

multiple times and never visited the Eiffel

distance. Never felt the

him in disbelief. “That’s criminal. It’s like going to New York and not seeing the

also never done,” he

is

Hotels, restaurants, office buildings. Not

head. “That’s just sad. All work and no

I?” he asked, one

sightseeing habits? Absolutely. The most boring

bed with a playful growl. “Take

hold. “Never. It’s the truth. You probably have spreadsheets instead

Alexander protested, his grip on my wrists tightening just enough to send a

three vacation activities that

the Maldives. Hiking in New Zealand.

raising an eyebrow. “You’re making

“I have photographic evidence.”

“Show me then.”

me and reached for his phone on the nightstand. He scrolled through his gallery before holding up a

behind him.

I bet you were there for a business meeting and just took

suspicion,

woman in your hotel room doesn’t

darkened at my words. “Is

I wrong?”

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