The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 198

Chapter 198

Olivia

“Alex?” she purred, tilting her head as her perfectly glossed lips curved into a smile. “Is that really you? I almost didn’t recognize you in this… quaint little establishment.”

Alexander stiffened, his jaw tightening for a fraction of a second before his polite mask slid into place. He turned to face her, his expression carefully neutral.

“Sophie,” he acknowledged, his tone flat.

“It is you!” She laughed, a tinkling sound that grated on my nerves. “God, how long has it been? Two years? Three?” Her hand landed on his shoulder, fingers trailing down his bicep in a way that was far too familiar. “You look absolutely delicious, as always.”

I felt my spine straighten, my grip tightening on my fork. Who the hell was this woman, and why was she touching my husband like she had every right to?

“It’s been a while,” Alexander replied, pointedly shifting away from her touch. “Sophie, this is Olivia. My wife.”

The word “wife” hung in the air between us like a grenade. Sophie’s eyes widened for a split second before she turned to me. Her smile never wavered, but her eyes were calculating as they swept over me from head to toe.

“Wife?” She let out another laugh, this one with a sharp edge. “Well, isn’t that unexpected. I had no idea you’d finally settled down, Alex.”

“It’s Alexander,” he corrected, his voice cool. “And yes, we got married recently.”

Sophie’s gaze lingered on me, taking in my fish, chips, and half-empty pint of Guinness with barely concealed

amusement.

“How… charming,” she said, though her tone suggested she found it anything but. “It’s lovely to meet you, Olivia. I’m Sophie Hartwell. Alex and I used to know each other quite well.”

The emphasis on “quite well” made her meaning crystal clear. This was an ex. Or at least a former hookup.

my voice pleasant despite wanting to dump my beer over

to Alexander. “So tell me, Alex, what brings you to London? Business or pleasure?” Her hand found his arm again, fingers

repeated, more firmly this time. “And it’s a combination. I had

take your work.” Her voice dropped to a sultry purr. “Almost as seriously as you

wanted to stab her with my

Alexander said, his patience clearly wearing thin, “we’re in the middle of dinner.”

was really you. You look incredible. That suit fits you perfectly.

his tone clipped.

appreciatively, completely ignoring my presence. “You know, we

pressing it into Alexander’s hand. Her fingers lingered

she said, her voice dropping to what she probably thought was a seductive whisper. “My number’s on there. I’d love

said flatly, attempting to hand

“I know, darling. I’m not suggesting anything inappropriate. Just two old

eyes flicked to me briefly, challenge glinting

would mind very much. We’re on

faltered for a fraction of a second. “Your honeymoon? In a pub, eating

I replied, matching her fake smile with one of my own. “Not everything needs to

Her

slightly. “How…

a tall man in an expensive suit approached our table,

are, darling,” he said to Sophie, his British accent crisp. “I’ve

expression shifted, annoyance flashing across her features before she smoothed

perfect timing. This is Alex Carter, an old friend. Alex,

Her husband? She’d been throwing herself at Alexander while

outside?

extending his hand to Gerald with considerably

once more, shaking Gerald’s hand. “Nice to meet you.

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