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.”

on

as I passed. Olivia was still in the conference room, now standing beside Dylan, her assistant, as they showed something to the team on

The sound carried even through the glass, and I

office, I closed the door and sat down

were solid, showing growth across all sectors.

analysis

the budget meeting starts in five minutes,”

you. I’ll

and headed to the boardroom, forcing my

initiatives. We

for today,” I said, closing my folder. “Any

were none. My team was well–prepared, as

Let’s reconvene next week to finalize the

dispersed, my phone buzzed

Working late tonight. Don’t wait up for

run–in with her ex,

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

Just busy with the Thompson campaign. Meeting

Want me to

before her response

That

you

You know what I

that. I did know what

remaining work on my desk, reviewing contracts and signing

do you

that’s all 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 Olivia

in the doorway, taking in the scene. Olivia stood at the head of the table, sleeves rolled up, hair slightly disheveled. Around her sat three members of the creative team, all looking exhausted. The

knock,” I said, rapping lightly on

smile breaking across

heard there was a hardworking team in

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

a lifesaver,” Olivia said, coming around the table to meet

got enough for everyone,” I said, placing the bags on a clear spot on the table. “I figured you

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

woman

pack with plenty of rolls, sashimi, and appetizers. When I handed Olivia

she

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