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

toward my office, glancing toward the marketing department as I passed. Olivia was still in the conference room, now standing beside

carried even through the glass, and I

closed the door and sat

European division. The numbers were solid, showing growth across all sectors. Our expansion into the

was deep in analysis when my intercom

starts in five

you. I’ll be right

and headed to the boardroom, forcing my

the executive team through budget projections, capital allocations, and strategic initiatives. We were in solid financial shape, with strong growth forecasts for

our agenda for today,” I said, closing my

none. My team was well–prepared,

Let’s reconvene next week to

the meeting dispersed, my phone buzzed with a

Don’t wait up for

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

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

campaign. Meeting with creative

to bring you

before her

That

you in the mood

me. You

I did know

desk, reviewing contracts and signing off on proposals. By six

doorway. “Mr. Carter, do you

today. Good work

sir.” She smiled.

department. The main office area was mostly empty, but light

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 mockups, sample boards, and empty

rapping lightly

looked up, a tired smile breaking

hardworking team in need of

wafted through the room,

Olivia said, coming around the table to meet

for everyone,” I said, placing the bags on a clear spot on the

Food always did that to

a young woman said, eyes wide.

had ordered a variety pack with plenty of rolls, sashimi, and appetizers. When I handed Olivia her container, our fingers

you,” she

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