The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 176

Chapter 176

Alexander

The trip back to the office was faster than the drive out, but my mind raced the entire way. The Hudson Development deal was practically in the bag, but rather than feeling satisfied, I found myself distracted.

“Mr. Carter, we’ve arrived.” Jessica said as the car pulled to a stop outside Carter Enterprises.

“Thank you.” I straightened my tie. “Have legal prepare those documents and send them to me for review before they go out tomorrow morning.”

“Already in progress. You have a budget meeting in thirty minutes with the executive team.”

I nodded. “I’ll be there.”

As we walked through the lobby, employees nodded respectfully. The Carter name carried weight; I’d worked hard to build on that foundation. My grandfather might think I was just a playboy, but my business results spoke for themselves.

Jessica kept pace beside me, scrolling through her tablet. “Victoria Blackwood called while you were in the meeting. She wants to discuss the family foundation gala next month.”

“Tell her I’ll call her back this afternoon.” I had no intention of doing so. Victoria could wait.

We stepped into the elevator, and Jessica pressed the button for the executive floor.

“Also, your dinner reservation at Nobu is confirmed for seven–thirty,” she added.

“Cancel it. I’m having dinner at home tonight.” Spending the evening with Olivia was far more appealing than a business dinner.

Jessica raised an eyebrow but said nothing as she made the notation on her tablet.

The elevator doors opened onto the executive floor, and I stepped out. “That’s all for now, Jessica.”

documents on your desk within

in the conference room, now standing beside Dylan, her assistant, as they showed something to the team on

The sound carried even through the glass, and I found myself

the door and sat down

The numbers were solid, showing growth across all sectors. Our expansion into the German market was proceeding

analysis when my intercom

the budget meeting starts in five minutes,” Jessica

I’ll be right

headed to the boardroom, forcing

We

our agenda for today,” I said, closing my

none. My team was well–prepared, as

reconvene next week to finalize the

my phone buzzed with

Working late tonight. Don’t wait up for

me? After last night’s run–in with her

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

the Thompson campaign. Meeting with creative team

to

pause before

Sure. That would

are you in the

You know

know what she liked

tackled the remaining work on my desk, reviewing contracts and signing off

“Mr. Carter, do you need anything

that’s all for today.

smiled. “Have a good

the marketing department. The main office area was mostly empty, but light still spilled from

doorway, taking in the scene. Olivia stood at the head of the table, sleeves rolled up, hair slightly disheveled. Around her sat three members of the

rapping

a tired smile

hardworking team in need

delicious smell wafted through the room, and I saw the creative team perk

said, coming around the

on a clear spot on the table. “I figured you could all

me with something approaching reverence. Food always

Carter,” a young woman said,

making sure everyone got something. I had ordered a variety pack with plenty of rolls, sashimi, and appetizers. When I handed Olivia her container,

you,” she

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