The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 175

Chapter 175

Alexander

I stared at the financial reports on my desk, trying to focus. We’d signed several new clients this quarter, our stock was up thirteen percent, and the Thompson Hotels rebranding was going better than expected. All things that should have me in a great mood.

But my mind kept drifting to Olivia, specifically to Olivia and James Westbrook.

My phone rang, pulling me from my thoughts. Straightening in my chair, I reached for it.

“Alexander Carter speaking.”

“Mr. Carter, it’s Nathan Reeves from Hudson Development.” The man’s voice came through crisp and urgent. “I apologize for the short notice, but we need to move our meeting forward. We’ve just received another offer on the property.”

I checked my calendar. The meeting was scheduled for tomorrow.

“I see. How urgent is this?”

“Very. The other party is pressing for an immediate decision,” Nathan explained. “If you could come to our offices in the next hour, we’d greatly appreciate it.”

Running through my schedule mentally, I nodded to myself. “I’ll be there in fifteen minutes.”

“Wonderful! Thank you, Mr. Carter.”

I hung up and pressed the intercom. “Jessica, I need you in here.”

My office door opened seconds later. Jessica appeared, tablet already in hand. “Yes, Mr. Carter?”

need to leave

tablet. “Already done.

“You’re too

A small smile played at her lips. “I’ve already emailed the latest property valuations to your phone and alerted legal that we may need them on

“Perfect. Let’s go.”

the elevator, walking briskly through the main office area. As we passed the glass–walled conference

behind her. Even from this distance, I could see the passion in her movements, the way she commanded the room’s attention. Her hair was pulled back in a sleek ponytail, accentuating

My steps slowed involuntarily.

Her face animated with excitement as she spoke, engaging everyone around the table. One of the executives said something, and she laughed, the

magnificent. Not just beautiful, but powerful in her element. Watching her work, seeing her intelligence and creativity

voice broke through

I said, tearing my

the Hudson Development deal. I nodded along, absorbing the information while part of my mind remained back

promised. As we slid into the

seat, my thoughts drifting as the city passed by outside the window. Last night’s scene

to be there at exactly the right moment? The timing was

showing up whenever we were together, offering her “help” with assignments, and conveniently appearing at parties.

appearing in a parking lot just

coincidence?

called me immediately when that asshole Ryan had confronted Olivia. I’d dropped everything and raced over, but James had somehow beaten me there. How did he even know she was

jaw clenched at the thought. The idea of James watching Olivia, waiting for an opportunity to swoop in and play hero, made my

with Olivia that he’d pulled with Samantha, he was sorely mistaken. Olivia

My wife.

as a business arrangement, a means to an end. Sign some papers, share some space, secure my inheritance. Simple, clean,

on a contract. The way she challenged me, her quick wit, determination, and resilience… she was unlike anyone I’d

between us was undeniable. Every touch, every kiss sent electricity coursing through me. The

her out, looking forward to our conversations, enjoying the simple pleasure of watching her read in the evening or hum to herself

I thought of her? This fierce protectiveness I felt at the idea

we’re five minutes out,” Jessica

and James aside. “Thank you, Jessica. Let’s focus

Based on our research, I think we should lead with the urban renewal angle. The neighborhood development plan will appeal to their

investment in

sleek glass tower in downtown

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