Chapter 176

Alexander POV

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