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Chapter 240

Penulis: Gregory Ellington
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Olivia

"I'm not stirring anything up!" Victoria protested. "I'm simply addressing what everyone's whispering about. Better to deal with it now than let it fester."

"Deal with what, exactly?" Charles asked, his expression stern. "My son's marriage is his own business."

"It's family business," Victoria countered. "Especially given the circumstances of Grandfather's requirement."

Harold's fist came down on the table with surprising force, making the crystal glasses rattle. "Enough! This is dinner time, not gossip hour. Whatever rumors are floating around, they can stay floating."

"But Grandfather—"

"I said enough, Victoria." His voice brooked no argument. "If I want to discuss Alexander and Olivia's marriage, I'll do it privately. Not at the dinner table like some reality television program."

Victoria's mouth snapped shut, though her eyes glittered with frustrated anger.

"Now," Harold continued, his tone softening slightly, "who wants coffee?"

The tension eased fractionally as Bu
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  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 242

    OliviaWe returned to the sitting room with dessert, where Alexander and Charles were discussing some business matter. The conversation over coffee and torte was pleasant, Harold regaling us with stories about building Carter Enterprises from the ground up. After dessert, we said our goodbyes. Margaret hugged me warmly again, whispering, "Come visit me for lunch sometime. Just us girls." "I'd like that," I replied, meaning it. "You did well tonight, both of you. Keep it up." Harold said, his voice rich with encouragement and pride. I smiled. "Thank you. That means a lot." Margaret wheeled him toward the door, pausing to give me one last hug. "Don't be a stranger, dear. And remember what I said about lunch." "I won't forget," I promised. Alexander and I made our way to his car, the cool night air a relief after the warmth of the estate. He opened my door, and I slid into the leather seat with a grateful sigh. Alexander pulled out of the circular driveway, the estate disappearin

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 241

    OliviaI nearly choked on nothing, my eyes widening as heat flooded my cheeks. Alexander's hand tightened on mine. "Grandfather." "What? It's a reasonable question." Harold looked between us, completely unrepentant. "You're married. You're young. These things happen." "We're not planning children right now," I managed to say, my voice steadier than I felt. "Not planning?" Harold's eyebrows shot up. "Well, that's disappointing. I was hoping to be a great-grandfather before I shuffle off this mortal coil." "You're perfectly healthy," Alexander pointed out. "Healthy is relative." Harold waved a dismissive hand. "Point is, I'd like to meet my great-grandchildren while I can still remember their names." "We haven't really discussed it yet," Alexander said carefully. "What's there to discuss? You're married, you love each other, you make babies. Simple biology." Harold looked at me. "You do want children, don't you, Olivia?" "Someday," I replied honestly. "Margaret and I had our f

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 240

    Olivia"I'm not stirring anything up!" Victoria protested. "I'm simply addressing what everyone's whispering about. Better to deal with it now than let it fester." "Deal with what, exactly?" Charles asked, his expression stern. "My son's marriage is his own business." "It's family business," Victoria countered. "Especially given the circumstances of Grandfather's requirement." Harold's fist came down on the table with surprising force, making the crystal glasses rattle. "Enough! This is dinner time, not gossip hour. Whatever rumors are floating around, they can stay floating." "But Grandfather—" "I said enough, Victoria." His voice brooked no argument. "If I want to discuss Alexander and Olivia's marriage, I'll do it privately. Not at the dinner table like some reality television program." Victoria's mouth snapped shut, though her eyes glittered with frustrated anger. "Now," Harold continued, his tone softening slightly, "who wants coffee?" The tension eased fractionally as Bu

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 239

    OliviaI stared out the passenger window as Alexander navigated the winding roads leading to his family's estate. The California sun filtered through the palm trees lining the drive, casting dancing shadows across the hood of his Aston Martin. "Stop fidgeting," Alexander said without looking at me. I glanced down at my hands, which had been smoothing the fabric of my dress for the third time in as many minutes. "I'm not fidgeting." "You've adjusted that dress four times since we left." "It's riding up." "It's perfect." His hand left the steering wheel to squeeze mine briefly. "You look beautiful. Stop worrying." Easy for him to say. Sunday dinner with the entire Carter family felt like walking into a lion's den wearing a meat suit. Alexander pulled into the circular driveway and parked behind a familiar car. "Victoria's already here," I observed. "Of course she is. Probably arrived thirty minutes early to get her digs in first." We climbed out of the car, and Alexander's han

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 238

    Olivia"I'm not accepting your job offer. I don't need your help. Financial, legal, or otherwise." I straightened my shoulders. "Whatever you think is going on, whatever you think you know, you're wrong. So do us both a favor and don't approach me again. Don't show up wherever I am. Don't offer me coffee or jobs or your unsolicited opinions about my marriage." James tilted his head, studying me like I was some fascinating specimen under a microscope. Then he smiled. Really smiled, and it sent ice through my veins. "I'll remember this conversation," he said pleasantly. "I'll remember that I warned you. And when your life becomes a real hell, and it will, very soon, I want you to remember that I offered to help. That I tried to give you options before you needed them desperately." "Nothing's going to happen." "Everything's going to happen." His smile widened. "And when it does, when you're drowning and looking for something to hold onto, remember this moment. Remember that you had a

  • The CEO's Contractual Wife   Chapter 237

    OliviaJames leaned against his Mercedes, hands in his pockets, the picture of casual confidence. "With whatever you might need. Professional guidance, financial assistance, a listening ear." His eyes held mine steadily. "I know how complicated life can get when you're navigating certain circles." I crossed my arms, waiting for him to continue. "I'm not trying to overstep here," he said, his tone shifting to something more serious. "But I've been in this world long enough to recognize when someone might benefit from having options." "What kind of options?" "All kinds." He pushed off from his car, taking a step closer. "For instance, if you ever decide you want to make a career move, I'd be happy to offer you a position at Westbrook Financial. Senior director level, full benefits package, salary about ten times what you're making at Carter Enterprises." I blinked, caught off guard by the specificity. "That's quite an offer." "It's a genuine one. You've got talent, Olivia. Real ta

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