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

them I’m taking you shopping

my lip

actually

Coming home

or so. Save

you

my cheeks

my thoughts. “Who are you texting

quickly put my phone away.

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

when I’d be home,”

Claire cooed. “That’s actually sweet. Ryan never cared when you came home unless it interfered

nothing like

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

the best for me. “Seriously, though, marriage is good. It’s busy, but good. The Thompson Hotels account is taking off, and Michelle seems pleased

family drama?” Ariana prompted. “Any

exciting,” I lied.

family stuff,” Emilia repeated

everything,” I pointed

changes enough,” Claire replied. “Seriously, though.

its sincerity. I took a moment to consider

not what I expected for my life,

her face dramatically. “Our little Olivia, all grown up

honestly never seen you look like this when you’re talking about a man, Olivia. Not even during the early days with

with my drink. “It’s different with Alexander. More

Claire sighed dreamily. “God, it’s

I corrected. “I still work my ass off at

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

I’m still the same person. I just happen to

up next to Alexander Carter.” Ariana sighed dramatically. “That’s the real

cocktail. “Is he picking you

me I need to head out soon.” I checked my watch, surprised to see how late it had gotten. “Alexander has an early meeting tomorrow, and I promised I’d be

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