The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 163

Chapter 163

Olivia

The sports car roared to life, its engine growling aggressively as Penelope peeled away from the curb, nearly clipping another vehicle in her dramatic exit.

“That was quite the performance,” I muttered, still staring at the headline on my phone. The article featured not just unflattering photos but direct quotes from “sources close to the couple” describing me as a calculating social climber who had strategically positioned myself to catch Alexander’s eye.

“This is absolute garbage journalism. Not a single fact–checked statement in the entire piece.”

“Do you think Penelope could be behind this?” I asked, watching his reaction carefully. “The timing seems suspicious.”

“It’s possible,” he replied, starting the car. “But let’s not jump to conclusions.”

I chewed my lip, considering the possibilities. “What about Victoria?”

Alexander pulled smoothly into traffic, his expression hardening. “Victoria certainly has the connections. And she’s never been shy about using them.”

“The article mentions my ‘suspiciously timed promotion‘ and ‘overnight rise through company ranks.”

“Don’t worry about this,” Alexander said, his voice calm but firm. “I’ll get this sorted out. We’ll have these articles removed and take legal action against the outlet. My team will find whoever is behind this.”

“I’m not worried,” I replied, though the knot in my stomach suggested otherwise. “I’m just wondering who would go to such lengths. It feels personal.”

Alexander’s hand left the steering wheel to squeeze mine reassuringly. “That’s because it is personal. Someone’s trying to get under your skin.”

“Well, it’s working,” I admitted. “I’ve never been called a gold digger before. At least not in a headline.”

with a wry smile. “The tabloids have been

wincing at the vicious remarks. “Look at these comments. She must be amazing in bed to land a billionaire. From marketing drone to Mrs. Carter

Alexander said, taking the phone from my hands and dropping it into the center console. “You’re giving them exactly what they want: your attention and emotional

work? Everyone will have

them see it. Anyone who matters knows your worth has

leaned back against the leather seat, suddenly exhausted. “Easy for you to say. You’re not the one being

actually somewhat impressive. Makes you sound like a femme fatale

mysterious. Like working seventy–hour

added, his voice dropping suggestively

his hand away, but

trying to make you laugh.

little,”

catching the sunlight as he turned the steering wheel. “You know what we

“What?”

visible table. You looking gorgeous, me looking smitten. Show everyone

to fight back

did this that their little plan failed.

order the most expensive

right after ‘Never show weakness

myself. “Fine. Spago it is. But I’m ordering the most expensive thing

my girl,” Alexander said approvingly. “Now

mind still churning over our encounter with Penelope and the nasty article. Alexander drove with one hand on the wheel, occasionally glancing

he observed as we pulled

all the ways I’d like to put Penelope in her

time will come. The Thompson account was just

opened, Alexander squeezed my hand. “Try not to worry about that article. I’ve

try,” I promised. “See

confirmed with a wink.

floor was buzzing. Nova spotted me immediately, her expression a mix of

you seen what they’re writing about you?” she whispered, falling into step

head high as I walked past several colleagues who

a brain knows

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