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 have been inventing stories about my family since before I

must be amazing in bed to land a billionaire. From marketing drone to Mrs. Carter in record time, I need

that trash, 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

about the people at work? Everyone will have seen this by

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

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

impressive. Makes you sound like a femme fatale from

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

your other mysterious methods,” Alexander added, his voice

but couldn’t help

to make you laugh. Is

little,” I

expensive watch catching the sunlight as he turned the

“What?”

visible table. You looking gorgeous, me looking smitten. Show everyone this garbage article didn’t affect

want to

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

Carter approach? When attacked, order the most expensive wine and look

family handbook, right after ‘Never show weakness at board meetings‘ and before ‘Always

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

girl,” Alexander said approvingly.

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

observed as we pulled

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

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 our legal team working

promised. “See

at eight,” he confirmed with a wink. “Wear

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

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

head high as I walked past several colleagues who suddenly

a brain knows you’re qualified for

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