Chapter 255

Olivia POV

I stepped through the front door of the estate, the marble cool beneath my heels. The conversation with Victoria and Thomas still echoed in my head, their smug faces when they'd cornered us outside. For money, they were ready to do anything. Absolutely anything. Schemes, manipulation, and tearing down family members. All of it justified if it meant getting their hands on Carter Enterprises.

"Wine?" Alexander asked, already heading toward the study.

"God, yes."

He poured two glasses, the burgundy liquid catching the light. I kicked off my heels and curled into the leather sofa, accepting the glass he offered.

"That was exhausting," I muttered.

Alexander settled beside me, close enough that his thigh pressed against mine. "Victoria's specialty