The CEO's Contractual Wife (Olivia and Ryan) novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121

Chapter 121

Olivia

Alexander’s phone rang, interrupting whate

he

about to say next. He glanced at the screen and frowned.

“I need to take this,” he said, already walki

“Ward the door.

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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

“I can call Emilia to help,” I sugg Ome movers tomorrow. Just focus on packing your personal items today.”

“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 eyes darkened. “Both. Definitely both.”

After Alexander left, I called Emilia, who arrived forty minutes later with wine and pizza.

With Emilia’s help, we did quick

on my bedroom. She was ruthless, creating a “donate” pile that grew alarmingly large.

By evening, we’d packed most of my apartment. I’d decided to send some of my older furniture and books to my parents‘ house rather than try to integrate them into Alexander’s sleek, designer home.

“No offense,” Emilia said, eyeing my IKEA coffee table, “but this would look like trash next to whatever custom furniture Alexander has.”

“None taken,” I laughed. “It practically is trash.”

When my phone buzzed with a text from Alexander saying he was on his way home, Emilia waggled her eyebrows suggestively.

“That’s my cue to leave,” she said, gathering her purse. “Don’t want to be a third wheel for whatever makeup sex you two have planned.”

“We’re not having makeup sex,” protested, my cheeks heating. “We didn’t even fight.”

“Honey, the way you talk about him, I’m pretty sure you two fuck if he so much as brings you coffee.” She hugged me goodbye. “Text me tomorrow about

the rnove.”

After Emilia left, I surveyed my partially dismantled apartment with a twinge of nostalgia. This had been my first place on my own, my sanctuary after college. Leaving it felt like closing a chapter of my life.

Alexander arrived just as I finished taping up the last box of kitchen items.

“Productive day?” he asked, loosening his tie.

“Very. Emilia helped me pack most of it.” gestured to the stacks of boxes. “I’m sending some stuff to my parents‘ house.”

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He nodded approvingly.

The drive back to the estate was quiet. My mind was whirling with the reality of my new life. By this time tomorrow, I’d be officially moved in with my

husband.

When we arrived, Alfred greeted us at the door with his usual formality.

“Mrs. Carter, I’ve prepared the master suite for your arrival,” he said with a slight bow. “Chef has left dinner in the warming drawer if you’re hungry

“Thank you, Alfred,” I replied, still uncomfortable with being waited on.

Alexander dismissed the butler with a nod and led me

“Starving, actually. Packing works up an appetite.”

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In the kitchen, Alexander pulled out containers of what looked like gourmet pasta and some kind of roasted chicken.

“Not bad for leftovers,” I said, inhaling the heavenly aroma.

“Chef Marcelo doesn’t do leftovers. He leaves fresh meals.”

“Of course he does,” I rolled my eyes. “Silly me.”

After we enjoyed the surprisingly delicious meal of perfectly seasoned chicken and creamy pasta, our small talk about the move made time slip away, an hour passed unnoticed as the versation flowed more easily than usual.

He reached across the granite countertop and took my hand, his fingers warm against mine.

“Let me run you a bath,” he said, his thumb tracing gentle circles across my knuckles. “You must be exhausted after all that packing and lifting boxes today.”

I raised an eyebrow. “That’s surprisingly thoughtful.”

“I can be thoughtful,” he said, looking mildly offended.

“When you want something,” I teased.

His eyes darkened. “And what if I do want something?”

Twenty minutes later, I was sinking into the most luxurious bathtub I’d ever began soothing my aching muscles.

experienced, filled with scented bubbles and hot water that immediately

“Better?” Alexander asked, leaning against the doorframe, watching

1. me.

“Mmm,” I murmured, letting my head fall back. “Almost perfect.”

“Almost?”

I opened one eye. “It would be perfect if you joined me.”

I didn’t have to ask twice. Alexander stripped with impressive speed, his clothes falling to the floor as he revealed his muscular body inch by inch. My breath caught at the sight of his hardening cock, already impressive even before fully erect.

“Like what you see?” he asked, stepping into the tub behind me.

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