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Chapter 173

Penulis: Gregory Ellington
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Olivia

I glanced between Alexander and James, feeling the tension crackling in the air despite their outwardly calm demeanors. Emilia shifted beside me, looking like she was thoroughly enjoying the drama unfolding.

"I appreciate the assist," Alexander said, his hand still gently holding my wrist. "Not many would step in like that."

"Please," James waved dismissively. "Ryan was being an ass. Someone needed to shut him down." He glanced at me with a hint of concern. "Are you sure you're alright? Those marks look painful."

"I'll be fine," I assured him, resisting the urge to rub my wrist again. "Nothing some ice won't fix."

Alexander's eyes narrowed slightly at James. "Well, we won't keep you from your evening. Thanks again."

"Actually, I was just heading in for a drink myself," James said, gesturing toward O'Malley's entrance. "Flying solo tonight."

"What a coincidence," Emilia chimed in. "We're having a girls' night. Or were, until these two showed up." She nudged me playfully.

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  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 176

    AlexanderThe trip back to the office was faster than the drive out, but my mind raced the entire way. The Hudson Development deal was practically in the bag, but rather than feeling satisfied, I found myself distracted. "Mr. Carter, we've arrived," Jessica said as the car pulled to a stop outside Carter Enterprises. "Thank you." I straightened my tie. "Have legal prepare those documents and send them to me for review before they go out tomorrow morning." "Already in progress. You have a budget meeting in thirty minutes with the executive team." I nodded. "I'll be there." As we walked through the lobby, employees nodded respectfully. The Carter name carried weight; I'd worked hard to build on that foundation. My grandfather might think I was just a playboy, but my business results spoke for themselves. Jessica kept pace beside me, scrolling through her tablet. "Victoria Blackwood called while you were in the meeting. She wants to discuss the family foundation gala next month."

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 175

    AlexanderI stared at the financial reports on my desk, trying to focus. We'd signed several new clients this quarter, our stock was up thirteen percent, and the Thompson Hotels rebranding was going better than expected. All things that should have me in a great mood. But my mind kept drifting to Olivia, specifically to Olivia and James Westbrook. My phone rang, pulling me from my thoughts. Straightening in my chair, I reached for it. "Alexander Carter speaking." "Mr. Carter, it's Nathan Reeves from Hudson Development." The man's voice came through crisp and urgent. "I apologize for the short notice, but we need to move our meeting forward. We've just received another offer on the property." I checked my calendar. The meeting was scheduled for tomorrow. "I see. How urgent is this?" "Very. The other party is pressing for an immediate decision," Nathan explained. "If you could come to our offices in the next hour, we'd greatly appreciate it." Running through my schedule mentally

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 174

    OliviaAfter my second glass of wine, I found myself stifling a yawn. The adrenaline from the confrontation with Ryan had worn off, leaving exhaustion in its wake. "Getting sleepy there, Liv?" Emilia asked, noticing my struggle to stay engaged. "Just been a long day," I admitted, checking the time on my phone. Nearly midnight. "I should probably head home soon." "But we've barely started girls' night!" Ariana protested, already signaling the waitress for another round. "I hate to say it, but I think tonight's girls' night is kind of shot," I said with an apologetic smile. "Between Ryan's drama and these two crashing the party..." I tilted my head toward Alexander, who looked completely unrepentant. Claire pouted dramatically. "Fine, abandon us for your gorgeous husband. We understand." "We'll plan another night soon," I promised, gathering my purse. "One without ex-boyfriend ambushes and surprise husband appearances." "Good luck with that," Emilia snorted. "Your life seems to b

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 173

    OliviaI glanced between Alexander and James, feeling the tension crackling in the air despite their outwardly calm demeanors. Emilia shifted beside me, looking like she was thoroughly enjoying the drama unfolding. "I appreciate the assist," Alexander said, his hand still gently holding my wrist. "Not many would step in like that." "Please," James waved dismissively. "Ryan was being an ass. Someone needed to shut him down." He glanced at me with a hint of concern. "Are you sure you're alright? Those marks look painful." "I'll be fine," I assured him, resisting the urge to rub my wrist again. "Nothing some ice won't fix." Alexander's eyes narrowed slightly at James. "Well, we won't keep you from your evening. Thanks again." "Actually, I was just heading in for a drink myself," James said, gesturing toward O'Malley's entrance. "Flying solo tonight." "What a coincidence," Emilia chimed in. "We're having a girls' night. Or were, until these two showed up." She nudged me playfully.

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 172

    Olivia"You're embarrassing yourself," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "Walk away before you do something you really regret." "Too late for that." Ryan laughed bitterly. "I already let you go. Biggest mistake of my life, apparently. Should've known you were just waiting to trade up." I spotted a bouncer from O'Malley's stepping outside, clearly having heard the commotion. Relief washed over me as the burly man started walking in our direction, his expression grim. Ryan noticed him too, but seemed determined to finish what he'd started. "I'm not done talking to you," he said, grabbing my wrist again. "Let go of me," I hissed, trying to pull away. "Not until you admit what this marriage really is. Everyone knows you're just—" "The lady asked you to let her go." The deep voice came from behind Ryan. We both turned to see a tall figure approaching from the parking lot. The street lights illuminated his face as he drew closer, James Westbrook. Ryan's grip loosened slightly,

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 171

    OliviaI pulled into O'Malley's parking lot, scanning for a spot amid the usual Friday night crowd. The neon sign buzzed overhead, casting a red glow across the cars. My phone buzzed with a text from Emilia: "Got us seats at the bar. Hurry before someone steals them!" I smiled, already feeling lighter at the prospect of drinks with my best friend. After the drama with Penelope and that horrible gossip article, I needed this night out. I found a spot near the back and pulled in, grabbing my purse from the passenger seat. The cool evening air hit my face as I stepped out. I locked the Porsche with a beep, still not quite used to driving such a luxury vehicle, and headed toward the entrance. "Liv?" I froze at the familiar voice behind me. Ryan. Perfect timing, as always. Turning, I found him standing a few feet away, hands shoved in his pockets. He looked exactly like he had the last time I'd seen him, slightly disheveled in that calculated way he thought made him look artistic.

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