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

Olivia was still in the conference room, now standing beside Dylan, her assistant, as they showed something to the

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

my office, I closed the door and sat

for our European division. The numbers were solid, showing growth across all sectors. Our

in analysis when

budget meeting starts in

I’ll be

gathered my notes and headed to the boardroom, forcing my focus

strategic initiatives. We were in solid financial shape,

I said, closing my folder.

team was

next week to

my phone

late tonight. Don’t wait up for

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

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

campaign. Meeting

Want me to

pause before her response came

Sure. That would be

What are you

me. You

at that. I did know what she liked

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

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

that’s all for today. Good

you, sir.” She smiled. “Have

The main office area was

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

I said, rapping lightly

smile breaking across her face.

a hardworking team in need of

Sugarfish. The delicious smell wafted through the room, and I saw

a lifesaver,” Olivia said, coming

the bags on a clear

looked at me with something approaching reverence. Food always did that to people who’d been

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

everyone got something. I had ordered a variety pack with plenty of rolls,

you,” she said

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