The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 184

Chapter 184

Olivia

I thought about this, considering how to answer. “He’s more relaxed. Funnier. Still commanding and intense, but in a different way. Sometimes he likes to be barefoot.” I smiled at this small detail I’d come to find endearing.

“Barefoot?” Ariana repeated. “I can’t even picture it. Alexander Carter without those Italian leather shoes?”

“It humanizes him,” I explained. “Makes him real.”

“And what about his family? How are they treating you?” Claire asked.

I took another sip of my drink before answering. “His grandfather, Harold, is actually pretty sweet to me. Victoria is… well, Victoria.”

“Still a bitch?” Emilia asked bluntly.

“She’s not thrilled that I’m the new Mrs. Carter.”

“Screw her,” Ariana declared. “You won the prize, not her.”

“It’s not a competition,” I reminded her, though in many ways, it was exactly that. “Anyway, enough about me. What’s new with you guys? Claire, how’s your job?”

As Claire launched into a story about her latest workplace drama, I felt my phone buzz in my purse. Discreetly checking it under the table, I saw a text from Alexander.

Alexander: How’s girls‘ night?

I smiled and quickly typed a response.

Me: Girls are grilling me about married life and our Europe trip.

response came seconds

you shopping in Milan. That should

lip

might actually explode

Coming home

so. Save

I’ll save you

felt heat rise to my cheeks at the

broke through my thoughts. “Who are you texting

my phone away.

accused with a grin. “It’s Alexander, isn’t it? Can’t even make it through a

to know when I’d

cared when you came home

is nothing like

god for that,” Emilia muttered. “Otherwise I’d have to stage

good. It’s busy, but good. The Thompson Hotels account is taking off, and Michelle

Carter family drama?” Ariana prompted. “Any juicy stories

I lied. “Just normal family

stuff,” Emilia repeated

everything,”

“Seriously, though. Are

sincerity. I took a moment to consider my answer, not just for them but

said finally, surprised by how true it felt. “It’s not what I expected for my life, but I’m happy. Alexander challenges me. Supports me. Makes me feel things I didn’t know

cry,” Ariana declared, fanning her face dramatically. “Our little Olivia, all grown up

about a man, Olivia. Not even during the early days with

different with

dreamily. “God, it’s like a

corrected. “I still work my ass off at the office. I’m not sitting around

for the private chef, the cleaning staff, and the chauffeur when you don’t want to drive your Porsche,” Claire teased, raising her glass in a mock

are perks,” I admitted with a laugh. “But I’m still

Carter.” Ariana sighed dramatically. “That’s

devil,” Emilia said, draining her cocktail. “Is he picking you up tonight, or are you your fancy

thank you for reminding me I need to head out soon.” I checked my watch, surprised to see how late it had gotten. “Alexander has an early

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