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.”

said with a wry smile. “The tabloids have been inventing

She must be amazing in bed to land a billionaire.

the phone from my hands and dropping it into the center console.

work? Everyone will have seen this by

see it. Anyone who matters knows your worth has nothing

the leather seat, suddenly exhausted. “Easy for you to say. You’re not the one being called a social climbing seductress with ‘mysterious

twitched. “Mysterious methods? That’s actually somewhat impressive. Makes you sound like a femme fatale from a spy

myself, I snorted. “Yes, very mysterious. Like working seventy–hour weeks and

forget your other mysterious methods,” Alexander added, his voice dropping suggestively as his hand found my

his hand away, but couldn’t help smiling. “You’re

you

a little,”

sunlight as he turned the steering

“What?”

looking smitten.

to fight

to show whoever did this that their little plan failed. Nothing

attacked, order the most expensive

grinned. “It’s in the family handbook, right after ‘Never show weakness at board

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

Alexander said approvingly. “Now you’re thinking

headed back to the office, my mind still churning over our encounter with Penelope and the nasty article. Alexander drove

as we pulled into the

like to put Penelope in her place,” I admitted, gathering my purse as he

Thompson account

Before the doors opened, Alexander squeezed my hand. “Try not to worry about that

try,” I promised.

he confirmed with a wink. “Wear something

was buzzing. Nova spotted me immediately,

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

yes,” I replied, keeping my head high as I walked past several

“Absolute trash. Everyone with a

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