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.”

Alexander said with a wry smile. “The tabloids

be amazing in bed to land a billionaire. From

phone from my hands and dropping it into the

about the people at work?

knows your worth has nothing to do with who

you to say. You’re not the one being called a

actually somewhat impressive. Makes you sound like a femme

mysterious. Like working seventy–hour weeks and having

Alexander added, his voice

but couldn’t

you

a little,”

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

“What?”

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

considered this. “You want to fight back with a

want to show whoever did this that their little plan failed. Nothing gets under their skin more than seeing

that the Carter approach? When attacked, order the

after ‘Never show weakness at board meetings‘ and before

is. But I’m ordering

girl,” Alexander said approvingly. “Now you’re

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

observed as we pulled into the

her place,” I admitted, gathering my purse as

come. The Thompson account was just the

Before the doors opened, Alexander squeezed my hand. “Try not

I promised. “See you

with a wink. “Wear

floor was buzzing. Nova spotted me immediately,

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

I replied, keeping my head high as I walked past several colleagues

a brain knows

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