The CEO's Contractual Wife (Olivia and Alexander) novel Chapter 326

Chapter 326

Olivia

I cut into the lobster, the meat tender and perfectly sourmed “that’s going to gril me she usual the

“What’s normal life?

“You know, regular restaurants Drive through coffee, Grocery shopping

Alexander laughed. “When’s the last time you went grocery shopped

“Fair point.” I hadn’t been to a grocery store since moving into the estate, “Yat I wed in hack to my tople porte

“You’re still a regular person

“Am I?” I gestured around the elegant catán. “Regular people don’t have champagne crvices on sewa yatens

“Regular is overrated anyway?

We ate in comfortable silence for a while, the gentle rocking of the yacht soothing, Through the windows, I could see the coastline passing by, lights starting to appear as darkness fell

“This was perfect,” I said, setting down my fork. “The whole day

“It’s not over yet.” Alexander stood, offering his hand. “Come with me?

I let him pull me up, curious. He led me through the main cabin toward a spiral staircase 1 hadn’t noticed before

“Where are we going?”

“You’ll see.”

We climbed to the upper observation deck, a more intimate space with cushioned seating arranged around the perimeter and a bar area tucked into one corner. The view was breathtaking from here, the ocean stretching endlessly in every direction, the coastline a ribbon of twinkling lights.

“Wow,” I breathed, moving to the railing. “This is incredible.

Alexander crossed to the bar, pulling out a bottle of wine I recognized as expensive even from a distance. Grandfather keeps the good stuff up here”

“How good are we talking?”

He showed me the label. “1982 Bordeaux. Worth about three thousand dollars”

“Jesus. Should we really be drinking that?”

“He’d be insulted if we didn’t.” Alexander uncorked it with practiced efficiency, pouring generous glasses for both of it. “Besides, special occasions call for special wine.

I accepted the glass and took a careful sip. The wine was smooth and complex, flavors I couldn’t begin to identify but knew were exceptional.

“This is amazing.”

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“Told you.” He settled onto one of the cushioned benches, patting, the space beside him.

I kicked off my sandals and curled into the plush seating, tucking my legs beneath me. The fabric was wht weiter my skin, the cushions molding perfectly to my body. The yacht’s motion was barely noticeable up here, just a gente rocking that won almost hypnotic.

“Comfortable?” Alexander asked.

“Very.” I took another sip of wine, watching the lights of the coastline twinkle in the distance like fallen stars scattered along the shore. The city looked different from out here, softer somehow. Less demanding

I felt more relaxed than I had in weeks; the tension that had been building was finally loosening its grip on my shoulders. Maybe it was the wine, or the gentle rocking of the yacht, or just being away from the constant pressure of the office and family expectations.

Alexander moved behind me, and suddenly soft music filled the air from hidden speakers, Jazz, slow and sultry, the kind of music that made you want to move.

“What are you doing?” I asked, turning to find him extending his hand toward me.

“Dance with me.”

I laughed, the sound carrying across the deck. “Here? Now?”

“Why not?” His eyes sparkled with playful mischief. “We have music, we have wine, we have a beautiful night. Seems like the perfect time.”

“You’re being romantic again.”

“Is that a problem?”

I set down my wine glass and took his hand, letting him pull me close. “Not at all.”

His arms wrapped around me as we began to sway together, the yacht’s gentle rocking adding an extra dimension to our movement. I rested my head on his shoulder, breathing in his familiar scent mixed with salt air.

“This is nice,” I murmured.

“Better than nice.” His hand traced slow circles on my back. “This is what we needed.”

The music wrapped around us like a cocoon, creating a world that existed only in this moment. No board meetings, no Victoria, no anonymous threats or business rivals. Just us, moving together on a gently rocking deck under the stars.

“Remember when we first started this?” I asked after a while. “When everything was contracts and conditions and business terms?”

“Seems like another lifetime.”

“Doesn’t it?” I lifted my head to look at him. “I barely recognize that version of myself anymore.”

His hand came up to cup my face, thumb brushing across my cheekbone. “What changed?”

“Everything. You. Me. Us.” I swayed with him as the music shifted to something slower. “I stopped thinking about what I was supposed to do and started thinking about what I wanted to do.”

“And what do you want to do?”

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“This.” I gestured at our surroundings, at us. Exactly this

He pulled me closer, his mouth finding mine in a kiss that casted like expense wine and gentiling

I melted into him, my arms winding around his neck as the music swelled around us. His hands roared ray bank slater down to rest just above the curve of my ass, pulling me flush against him

When we finally broke apart, both breathing harder, he rested his forehead against mine “Cod you’re addictive

“Just the wine talking”

“Not even close.” His thumb traced my lower lip. “Dance with me some more?

We swayed together for another two songs, maybe three. Time blurred at the edges, the word serving to just the two us moving in perfect synchronization. His body was solid and warm against mine, and I found myself memorating the feeling of being held like this.

Eventually, the music shifted to something more upbeat, breaking the spell. We pulled apart sighty, both aming

“Tired yet?” he asked.

“Getting there.” I leaned my head on his shoulder. “This was perfect. Thank you”

“Anytime.” He kissed the top of my head. “We should do this more often. Get away from everything

“Agreed.”

The yacht’s engines changed pitch, the gentle hum becoming more pronounced Captain Reynolds’s voice came through the speakers.

“Mr. Carter, Mrs. Carter, we’re beginning our return to Marina del Rey. Should arrive at the dock in approximately fory for minutes.”

I glanced at Alexander, surprised by the disappointment that washed over me. “Already?”

“Time moves fast when you’re having fun.” But his expression mirrored my feelings.