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.

“Let’s go to Europe. I’ve

smile widened. “Perfect. I’ll have Jessica make all the arrangements.” He leaned over and pressed a kiss

food again,” I teased. “You’re really selling me on

until you try real Italian pasta. It will ruin you for

“Sounds dangerous. I might

beside me. “I’d have

home.”

turned to face him.

wife would be astronomical. Much easier to track

his arm playfully. “Ever

my hand and brought it to his lips, his eyes

caught me off guard. “I’d miss you

lay there for a moment, the confession hanging

specific requests

back, considering the question. “The Louvre in Paris, definitely. And

done. We can do all the touristy things if you want. I’ve been to these cities dozens of times for business, but rarely visit the tourist

been to Paris multiple times

it from a distance. Never felt the

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

also never done,”

How is that

go where the meetings are. Hotels, restaurants, office buildings. Not a lot of time for sightseeing when you’re closing million–dollar

work and no play

he asked, one eyebrow raised

habits? Absolutely. The most boring tourist

pinning me to the bed with a playful growl.

the

on my wrists tightening just enough to send a thrill down

vacation activities that didn’t

Hiking in New Zealand. Skiing in the

I challenged, raising an eyebrow. “You’re making that

“I have photographic evidence.”

“Show me then.”

before holding up a photo of himself in scuba gear, the crystal

behind him.

for you,” I conceded. “But I bet you were there for a business meeting and just took a

confirmed my suspicion, and

to fuck some random woman in your hotel room doesn’t count

words. “Is that what you

wrong?” I

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