The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 196

Chapter 196

Olivia

The British Museum was magnificent, an imposing neoclassical building that radiated centuries of history. Geoffrey dropped us at the entrance, promising to return whenever we needed him.

“This place is massive,” I breathed, craning my neck to take in the columned facade. “How are we supposed to see everything?”

“We’re not,” Alexander said, his hand finding the small of my back as we climbed the steps. “Not in one visit. We’ll focus on what interests you most.”

Inside, the Great Court took my breath away. The glass and steel roof soared overhead, natural light flooding the white stone space. Tourists milled around, snapping photos and consulting maps.

“The Rosetta Stone first?” Alexander suggested, already guiding me toward the Egyptian galleries.

“You’ve been here before,” I accused. “I thought you were a terrible tourist.”

“I may have done some research last night after you fell asleep,” he admitted with a small smile. “Wanted to make sure we hit the highlights.”

My heart did that annoying flutter thing again. He’d researched museum exhibits for me.

“That’s actually really sweet,” I said, bumping my shoulder against his arm.

“Don’t sound so surprised. I’m capable of thoughtfulness.”

“Jury’s still out on that one.”

Alexander pinched my side playfully, making me yelp and jump away. An elderly couple nearby gave us disapproving looks, which only made us laugh harder.

The Rosetta Stone was smaller than I’d imagined but no less impressive. I stood before it, reading the placard about its discovery and significance while Alexander watched me with an indulgent expression.

“What?” I asked, catching him staring.

“Nothing. You just get this look when you’re fascinated by something. Your eyes go all wide and you bite your lower lip.”

“I do not bite my lip,” I protested, immediately stopping because I realized I’d been doing exactly that.

“You do,” he confirmed, clearly amused. “It’s cute.”

“Cute? I’m going for sophisticated museum–goer here.”

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at him, earning another disapproving look from the elderly couple who’d apparently followed us into

marveling at mummies and

know all this?” I

school education. We had an entire semester on ancient

from textbooks held together with duct tape, you

“Not quite. But close.”

shook my head, moving toward a display of canopic

helping if I share my

“Tell me more about

both educational and slightly disturbing. I

kind of nerdy when you talk

“I prefer ‘well–educated.”

nerd. I bet you

he

to cover my mouth to avoid echoing through the gallery. The

museum guests,” I

for yourself. I’m being perfectly

about dead people’s organs in

thorough,” Alexander insisted, but his

caught our interest. The Greek and Roman sections were stunning, filled with

patient,” I noted, finally

watching you experience things. Your face is incredibly

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yesterday. Should I

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someone who actually shows

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met Victoria and Penelope. What

you think?”

like they’d been sucking lemons during

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