Semua Bab The CEO's Contractual Wife: Bab 121 - Bab 126

OliviaAlexander's phone rang, interrupting whatever he was about to say next. He glanced at the screen and frowned. "I need to take this," he said, already walking toward the door. I turned back to the drawer and continued to sort through my underwear. Alexander's voice drifted from the living room, his tone shifting from casual to commanding in an instant. After a few minutes, he returned, looking agitated. "I have to go. There's an emergency meeting with the board that I can't miss." "Now? But we just started packing." "I know, and I'm sorry. Corporate bullshit waits for no man, not even on his honeymoon comedown." "It's fine," I said, trying not to sound disappointed. "I can handle this." Alexander checked his watch. "I'll send some movers tomorrow. Just focus on packing your personal items today." "I can call Emilia to help," I suggested. "Good idea." He leaned down and kissed me quickly. "I'll make it up to you tonight." "Is that a promise or a threat?" I teased. His

OliviaAfter a quick lunch with my parents, I headed to the estate, anxious to see how my belongings would look in my new home. The gates swung open as the car approached, and I felt a strange mix of excitement and trepidation. This was really my life now. Alfred met me at the door, his expression as impassive as ever. "Mrs. Carter, the movers have delivered your items. I've directed them to place the boxes in the designated areas as Mr. Carter instructed." "Thank you, Alfred," I said, still uncomfortable with being waited on. "I can take it from here." "Very good, ma'am. Chef will serve dinner at seven, unless you'd prefer a different time?" "Seven is fine," I assured him, already heading for the stairs. "I'll just start unpacking." I found my clothes already hanging in the enormous walk-in closet, taking up maybe a tenth of the available space. My books had been arranged on shelves in the library, and my toiletries were placed neatly in the bathroom cabinets. It was like magic,

OliviaAlice had the decency to look embarrassed. "Nothing. Just... you know how people talk." My stomach clenched. "What are people saying?" The three exchanged glances. "Nothing specific," Vivian said carefully. "Just the usual office gossip when someone gets a big promotion soon after marrying the CEO." "I've been working my ass off for so long," I reminded them, anger simmering beneath my professional facade. "I've stayed late, come in on weekends, and delivered results consistently." "We know that," Nova assured me quickly. "And anyone who's worked with you knows it too. Don't mind the jealous assholes." As if on cue, there was another knock, and Jessica appeared with my new security badge and office keys. "Mrs. Carter, here are your credentials," she said, handing me a sleek leather folder. "HR has scheduled an orientation session at 11 AM to review your new system accesses and responsibilities. Is there anything else you need?" "No, thank you, Jessica." After she left,