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.”

“The tabloids have been inventing stories about my family since before I was

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

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

about the people at work? Everyone will

your

say. You’re not the one being called a

Makes you sound like a

very mysterious. Like working seventy–hour

your other mysterious methods,” Alexander added, his voice dropping suggestively

away, but

trying to make you

little,”

ease, his expensive watch catching the sunlight as he

“What?”

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

considered this. “You want to fight back with a

did this that their little plan failed. Nothing gets under their skin

order the most expensive wine and

“It’s in the family handbook, right after ‘Never

Spago it is. But I’m ordering

approvingly. “Now you’re thinking like

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

he observed as we pulled into the parking garage

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

come. The Thompson account was

hand. “Try not to worry about that article. I’ve already got our legal team working

try,” I promised. “See

he confirmed with a

spotted me immediately, her expression a mix of sympathy and

seen what they’re writing about you?”

yes,” I replied, keeping my head high as I walked past several colleagues who suddenly found their computer

nodded vigorously. “Absolute trash. Everyone with a brain knows you’re qualified for

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