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 the hour.”

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

someone said. The sound carried even through the glass, and

the door and

the quarterly reports for our European division. The numbers were solid, showing growth across all sectors. Our expansion into the German market was proceeding

deep in analysis when my

Carter, the budget meeting starts in five minutes,” Jessica reminded

you. I’ll

forcing my focus back to business.

initiatives. We were in solid financial shape, with strong growth

concludes our agenda for today,” I said,

My team was well–prepared, as

Let’s reconvene next week to finalize the

meeting dispersed, my phone buzzed

Working late tonight. Don’t wait up

night’s run–in with her ex, I’d expected her to be

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

with the Thompson campaign. Meeting with creative team running

me to

was a pause before

That

you in the mood

Surprise me. You

did know what she

remaining work on my desk, reviewing contracts and signing off on proposals. By six o’clock, I’d

Carter, do you need anything

for today.

sir.” She smiled.

packed up my laptop and headed toward the marketing department. The main office area was mostly empty, but light still spilled from the office room where

sleeves rolled up, hair slightly disheveled. Around her sat three members of

rapping lightly

looked up, a tired smile breaking across

was a hardworking

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

a lifesaver,” Olivia said, coming around the

a clear spot on the table.

Food always did

young woman said, eyes wide. “That’s

variety pack with plenty of rolls,

you,” she

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