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.”

have those documents on your desk within the

the marketing department as I passed. Olivia was still in the conference

at something someone said. The sound carried even through

reached my office, I closed the door and sat down

began reviewing the quarterly reports for our European division. The numbers were solid, showing growth across all sectors. Our expansion into the

was deep in analysis when

meeting starts in five minutes,”

I’ll be

notes and headed to the boardroom, forcing my focus

executive team through budget projections, capital allocations, and strategic initiatives. We were

agenda for today,” I said, closing

My team was

week to finalize the

the meeting dispersed, my phone buzzed

Don’t wait up for

she avoiding me? After last night’s run–in with her ex, I’d

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

Thompson campaign. Meeting with

me to

a pause before

That would be

you in the mood

me. You know what I

I did know

contracts and signing off on proposals. By six o’clock, I’d cleared enough of my schedule to justify

appeared in the doorway. “Mr. Carter, do you need anything else before

today. Good work with

smiled. “Have a

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

of the table, sleeves rolled up, hair slightly disheveled. Around her sat three members of the creative team, all looking exhausted. The table was covered with

knock,” I said, rapping lightly

looked up, a tired smile breaking across her face.

hardworking team

The delicious smell wafted through the

coming around the table to

everyone,” I said, placing the bags on a clear spot on the table. “I figured you could all

team looked at me with something approaching reverence. Food always did that to people

Mr. Carter,” a young woman said, eyes wide. “That’s really

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

you,” she said

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