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?”

up. We need to leave now. Can you clear my

tablet. “Already done.

jacket. “You’re too efficient, Jessica.

at her lips. “I’ve already emailed the latest property valuations to your

“Perfect. Let’s go.”

area. As we passed the glass–walled

of the table, gesturing at something on the screen behind her. Even from this distance, I could see the passion in her movements, the way she commanded the room’s attention. Her

My steps slowed involuntarily.

admire how confident she looked. Her face animated with excitement as she spoke, engaging everyone

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

Jessica’s voice broke

tearing my

elevator, Jessica briefed me on the Hudson Development deal. I nodded along, absorbing the information while part of my mind remained back in that conference

promised. As we slid into the backseat, I nodded to

thoughts drifting as the city passed by outside the window. Last night’s scene at

happened to be there at exactly

offering her “help” with assignments, and conveniently appearing at parties. Eventually, he convinced her I was cheating, and she broke up with me.

a parking lot just

it just a coincidence?

raced over, but James had somehow beaten me there. How did he even know she was at O’Malley’s? Was he following

at the thought. The idea of James watching Olivia, waiting for an opportunity to swoop in and

with Samantha, he was sorely mistaken. Olivia wasn’t

My wife.

head. This marriage had started as a business arrangement, a means to an end. Sign some papers, share some space,

on a contract. The way

undeniable. Every touch, every kiss sent electricity coursing through me. The nights we

conversations, enjoying the simple pleasure of watching her read in the evening or hum to herself as she made

of her?

we’re five minutes out,” Jessica

pushing thoughts of Olivia and James aside.

we should lead with the urban renewal angle. The

thinking. We’ll emphasize community investment in addition

up in front of the Hudson Development building, a sleek glass tower in downtown Los Angeles. I pushed all

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