Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 416

They legitimately thought she was Alaric's niece.

Looking across the table at the incredibly rigid man sitting opposite her, Ivy suppressed a laugh and called out brightly,

"Uncle, your company is so huge, and there are so many people! What if my social anxiety flares up?"

Alaric lifted his gaze to her. "What did you just call me?"

Ivy kept the joke running.

"Uncle, don't we have to get the food ourselves? Does someone just bring it to us while we sit here?"

Alaric kept his eyes locked on her, his face darkening slightly.

He kicked her lightly under the table. "Why don't you just call me Daddy."

Ivy pretended not to hear him, looking around the room in feigned innocence.

A moment later, someone really did bring their meals to the table.

The presentation was exquisite.

It looked like a spread straight out of a Michelin-starred restaurant.

The portions were small, but everything looked incredibly appetizing.

Ivy couldn't help but swallow hard. Raising her voice just enough for the next table to hear, she chirped,

"Uncle, I'm going to eat now!"

With that, she grabbed her silverware and happily dug in.

Alaric glared at her with predatory eyes.

*Keep calling me that,* he thought. *Tonight in bed, I'll make you scream it until your throat goes raw.*

*I won't let you stop for at least three rounds.*

Meanwhile, hearing Ivy call Alaric "Uncle" completely solidified the surrounding employees' suspicions.

As a result, everyone looked at Ivy with even more polite respect.

When they finished their meals, people didn't just greet Alaric—they made sure to politely acknowledge Ivy as well.

This left Ivy feeling that the employees here were exceptionally friendly, approachable, and well-mannered.

As she ate, she asked Alaric, "How much do people make working here a month?"

Alaric narrowed his eyes at her. "Do you want to work here?"

Ivy quickly shook her head. "I was just curious! Besides, there's no job here I'm qualified for. I'd be fired in minutes."

Hiding his disappointment, Alaric placed a piece of meat on her plate.

"From now on, don't ignore my messages. Keep your phone charged and on. At the very least, make sure I can reach you whenever I need to."

Ivy pouted slightly. "Got it."

No one knew how thrilled she was on the inside. It felt amazing to be so deeply cherished and prioritized by him.

It meant Alaric loved her just as deeply as she loved him.

After lunch, the couple walked back to the office together under the watchful eyes of the entire cafeteria.

The whole company was now convinced that the girl beside the CEO was his adorable little niece.

Only Alaric remained completely oblivious to the fact that Ivy's playful "Uncle" had single-handedly rewritten her identity to the entire staff.

Once back in the office, Ivy headed for the sofa, planning to text her sisters to see if they had landed.

Suddenly, her wrist was caught.

Alaric pulled her straight into the adjoining suite.

Seeing the massive bed again, R-rated scenarios instantly flooded Ivy's brain.

"Um... you're not planning to do it in the middle of the day at the office, are you..."