Chapter 279

Olivia POV

The ocean crashed below us, waves providing a rhythmic soundtrack to the moment. His hands cupped my face, tilting my head exactly how he wanted it.

When we finally broke apart, both breathing hard, I grabbed his hand. "Come on. These dishes aren't going to clean themselves."

We brought everything inside together, loading the dishwasher in comfortable silence.

Alexander rinsed while I arranged plates and glasses with careful precision. The domesticity of it felt strange, almost surreal. Alexander Carter, billionaire CEO, was standing in a kitchen helping with dishes like a normal person.

"What?" he asked, catching me staring.

"Nothing. Just not used to seeing you do manual labor."

"I can load a dishwasher. I'm