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.”

sir. I’ll have those documents on your desk within the hour.”

glancing toward the marketing department as I passed. Olivia was still in the conference room, now standing beside Dylan, her assistant, as they showed something

even through the glass, and I

office, I closed the door and sat down at

were solid, showing growth across all sectors. Our expansion into

in analysis

starts in five

you. I’ll be right

to the boardroom, forcing my focus

and strategic initiatives. We were in

today,” I said, closing my

were none. My team

week to finalize the

the meeting dispersed, my phone

late tonight. Don’t wait up for

last night’s run–in with her

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

busy with the Thompson campaign.

to bring

before

Sure. That

What are you in

You

know what she liked

office, I tackled the remaining work on my desk, reviewing contracts and signing off on proposals. By six o’clock, I’d cleared enough of my

do you

for today.

sir.” She smiled. “Have

headed toward the marketing department. The main office area was mostly empty, but light

head of the table, sleeves rolled up, hair slightly disheveled. Around her sat three members of the creative team,

I said, rapping

tired smile breaking across

hardworking team

two large bags from Sugarfish. The delicious smell wafted through

lifesaver,” Olivia said, coming

clear spot on the table. “I figured

me with something approaching reverence. Food always

young woman said, eyes wide. “That’s really

pack with plenty of rolls, sashimi, and appetizers. When

she said

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