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

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

said. The sound carried even

office, I closed the

showing growth across all sectors. Our expansion into the

deep in analysis when my

budget meeting starts in

you. I’ll be

notes and headed to the boardroom, forcing my focus back to business.

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

for today,” I said, closing my folder.

were none. My team

Let’s reconvene next week to finalize the quarterly

dispersed, my phone

late tonight. Don’t wait up for

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

I texted back.

Me: Everything okay?

Just busy with the Thompson campaign.

Want me to bring you

was a pause before her response

That would be

are you in

me. You know

at that. I did know what she liked

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

Carter, do you need anything else

that’s all for today. Good work with

sir.” She smiled. “Have

office area was mostly empty, but light still spilled from the office room where Olivia

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

knock,” I said, rapping lightly on the

smile breaking

hardworking team

large bags from Sugarfish. The delicious smell wafted through the room,

lifesaver,” Olivia said, coming around the table to

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

Food always did that to people who’d

young woman said, eyes

a variety pack with plenty of

you,” she

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