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 desk within the hour.”

the conference room, now standing beside Dylan, her assistant, as they showed something to the team on a

even through the glass, and

I reached my office, I closed the

division. The numbers were solid, showing growth across

analysis when my intercom

Carter, the budget meeting starts

I’ll

to the boardroom, forcing my focus back to business. For

initiatives. We were in solid financial shape, with strong growth forecasts

today,” I

My team was well–prepared, as

week to

my phone buzzed

late tonight. Don’t wait

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

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

Thompson campaign. Meeting with creative team

Want me to bring

a pause before her

That

are you in the

me. You know

I did know what she liked in many

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

doorway. “Mr. Carter, do you need anything

for today. Good

She smiled. “Have

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

rolled up, hair slightly disheveled. Around her sat three members of the creative team, all looking

said, rapping lightly on

up, a tired smile breaking across her

was a hardworking

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

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

on a clear spot

Food always did that to people who’d been working for

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,

you,” she said

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