The CEO's Contractual Wife
Chapter 164
Chapter 164
Olivia
Alexander changed into a fresh suit, and by eight, we were pulling up to Spago. The restaurant was packed, as usual, but we were immediately escorted to a prime table near the center of the room.
“Mr. and Mrs. Carter,” the maître d‘ greeted us warmly. “It’s a pleasure to have you with us tonight.”
I noticed several heads turn as we made our way through the restaurant. Whether it was Alexander’s CEO status or the gossip article, we were definitely being noticed.
“Ignore them,” Alexander murmured, his hand warm on the small of my back. “We’re here to enjoy ourselves.
We ordered cocktails first, a Manhattan for Alexander and a champagne cocktail for me.
My eyes wandered around the restaurant, noticing several people stealing glances at our table. The champagne arrived with a perfect curl of lemon peel floating on top.
“You know what? I’m starving,” I announced, flipping open the menu. “Let’s order everything.”
“Everything might be excessive, but I’m game for sharing a few dishes.”
“Perfect. I’m ordering the most expensive items purely out of spite.”
“That’s the spirit.” His eyes crinkled at the corners. “The Dover sole is excellent here.”
We selected several dishes to share, including the famous smoked salmon pizza and Dover sole. After placing our order, I took a long sip of my cocktail, savoring the bubbly sweetness.
“So,” I said, setting down my glass, “that article. You think Victoria’s involved?”
have a theory,” he said, leaning forward. “I think Victoria approached
“What kind of proposition?”
Carter.” His voice lowered. “She wants to create doubt in
Hotels was
trying to snatch your project? It’s too convenient.” Alexander took a sip of his Manhattan. “I
when that failed, they went with
our
our smoked salmon pizza, momentarily pausing our conversation. The scent
myself to a slice. The thin crust crackled perfectly
amusement. “You know, for someone who was upset about being called a gold digger a few hours ago, you seem
I replied, taking another bite. “Plus, I refuse to
like about you, Olivia.
way
“Among other things.”
a moment, I forgot about the gossip articles and Penelope’s threats.
alone,” Alexander said, returning to our earlier conversation. “She’s always been
account, you
mine over the rim of his glass.
my smile.
“Yes.”
practiced precision. The delicate white fish was bathed in a brown butter sauce
our next move?” I asked after taking a bite of the buttery fish. “Besides eating ridiculously expensive
Thompson Hotels project and show
“And Victoria and Penelope?”
“Leave
“That sounds ominous.”
should.” He cut a piece of fish with surgical precision. “Victoria has forgotten that while she’s scheming for control of the company, I already run
“Meaning?”
has some questionable investments I’ve been monitoring
planning to destroy them?”
them of the
be the
mock solemnity. “I’ve been practicing my
at a nearby table glanced over, clearly trying to eavesdrop. I leaned closer
stroking his thumb across my
sent a current of warmth up my arm. I found myself leaning even closer, drawn in by
me about that article?”
“What?”
office. I looked like I’d
laughed. “Is that what’s bothering you? Not the character assassination, but the unflattering
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