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.”

life as a Carter,” Alexander said with a wry smile. “The tabloids

wincing at the vicious remarks. “Look at these comments. She must be amazing in

dropping it into the

work? Everyone will have

see it. Anyone who matters knows your worth has nothing to do with who

you to say. You’re not the one being called a social climbing seductress with ‘mysterious methods‘

“Mysterious methods? That’s actually somewhat impressive. Makes you sound like

very mysterious. Like working seventy–hour weeks

added, his voice dropping suggestively as his hand found my

but couldn’t help

make you laugh.

little,” I

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

“What?”

You looking gorgeous, me looking smitten. Show everyone this

want to fight back with a photo

this that their little plan failed. Nothing gets

that the Carter approach? When attacked, order the

right after ‘Never show weakness at board

ordering the most expensive thing on

approvingly.

Penelope and the nasty article. Alexander drove with one

as we pulled into

the ways I’d like to put Penelope in her

will come. The Thompson

ride was quick. Before the doors opened, Alexander squeezed my hand. “Try not to worry about that article. I’ve already got

I promised.

confirmed with

Nova spotted me immediately, her

writing about you?” she whispered, falling into step beside

keeping my head high as I walked past several colleagues who suddenly found their computer screens fascinating.

a brain

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