His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 105

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Mia’s expression remained indifferent. She kept her eyes down, appearing as if she couldn’t see the scrutiny in Ethan’s gaze.

.eo walked in and leaned down to whisper to Ethan. “Mr. Hale, I just received a call from Mr. Lee. He said the candal will be addressed during Monday’s board meeting. He specifically pointed out that Ms. Carter’s erformance in this matter constitutes a serious professional failure.”

Ethan’s brow furrowed. He glanced at Mia.

Mia’s eyebrows knit together slightly, and she pressed her lips into a thin line, but she didn’t

say

a word.

Move the board meeting to tomorrow,” Ethan ordered coldly.

eo nodded. As he turned to leave, he shot a look at Mia, his expression full of hesitation, but ultimately, he

valked out.

Ethan stood up and walked over to Mia. He leaned back, sitting on the edge of the desk. Even then, he was half a

ead taller than her, looking down at her with a domineering gaze.

because she had been in a rush, Mia was wearing a pink sweater and black wide-leg pants. Her long hair was ulled back into a messy bun, with loose strands framing her ears. The hickey on her neck from the other day had aded, leaving only a faint pink mark.

Dressed like this, Mia looked much softer and younger than her usual professional self. But Ethan knew that ehind this gentle appearance lay a sharp, opinionated woman.

Jaxon Rivers’ reach doesn’t extend into the internal affairs of Bayview. Mia, as smart as you are, did you ever hink things would end up like this?”

A mere secretary had managed to stir up the entire Board of Directors. Her position was in jeopardy.

unlight streamed into the room, casting their shadows on the floor. Mia stared at the man’s shadow. He was lean nd sharp, looking handsome and refined at a glance, yet he radiated an aggressive, overwhelming pressure.

He didn’t just believe she had said something to Mrs. Ford; he suspected she was working with Jaxon on purpose.

Mia’s lips curled slightly. The light in her eyes as she looked at him began to dim, as if something were slipping

way.

No, I didn’t.”

She had never imagined that one day, Ethan would become a “foolish ruler” for the sake of Chloe Bennett. Where had his brilliance and wisdom gone?

Go back and reflect on this. Think carefully about who controls your future-me, or Jaxon Rivers.”

Ethan stood up straight and loosened his tie. He walked to the window, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag.

Mia turned and walked out, her path diverging from the man’s back. Before the office door fully closed, Ethan ooked back. Her slender figure was ramrod straight as she left without a single backward glance.

Ethan’s eyes darkened. He clamped the cigarette between his teeth and pulled out his phone to block Jaxon’s

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number. His thumb rubbed against the smooth screen, which reflected his increasingly grim expression.

Smoke swirled around him, but the nicotine only made him feel more restless. The image of Mia’s retreating back refused to leave his mind.

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If she were fired because of this scandal, Mia’s career would have an indelible stain on it. She would never have good prospects at any major company again.

Yet Mia never even considered explaining herself. Instead, she almost hoped she would be fired. That way, she could leave Bayview, leave Northbrook, and leave Ethan behind.

When Nina video-called her that evening, Mia didn’t mention it. Nina had a temper; if she knew, she’d be more

gitated than Mia.

Mia felt a heavy weight in her chest, but she was surprised by her own eerie calmness. She was just waiting for the sentence” to be passed.

Divorced and pregnant, she vanished. An accidental card swipe exposes her secret!

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