His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 111

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Chapter 111

Not to my taste.” That one phrase reminded Chloe all over again that Evelyn had basically called her ugly!

Mia might be pretty, but she’s just a secretary. Get this through your head-the one you’re partnering with is Ethan, and I’m his-”

Exactly. Our partnership is with Mr. Hale. Why are you tagging along?”

Evelyn’s gaze was sharp, expertly twisting the knife right where it hurt most.

Ethan took Mia to business events, but he never brought Chloe. It was proof enough that Chloe was useless when

t came to work. Ethan didn’t even seem to intend for her to play the role of a “fiancée” by socializing with the vives of his business partners.

I…” Chloe choked on her words, unable to find a comeback. She turned a pleading look toward Ethan.

Ethan’s face was so dark it looked like it could drip ink. “Mrs. Ford, even if you are helpful to your husband’s career, being so loose-lipped will eventually bring him trouble.”

That’s my business,” Evelyn replied, not looking worried at all.

Marcus, breaking out in a cold sweat, tried to play peacemaker. “Mr. Hale, let’s talk about the partnership another lay. It’s getting late. I’ll take my wife back to the hotel to rest.”

Ethan leaned back against his chair, sitting as steady as a mountain. “Fine. Leo is waiting at the door.”

As Marcus led Evelyn out, she grabbed her bag and swung the strap onto the table with two loud ‘thwacks*.

t felt like a slap to Chloe’s face.

Chloe looked like she was about to burst into tears. “Ethan, do you think I’m useless too?”

No.” Ethan pulled a cigarette from his pocket and clamped it between his teeth. “Call your father and have him ick you up.”

You… you aren’t taking me home?” Chloe froze.

ately, Ethan had always been the one to drive her home.

I have things to do. I don’t have time.”

Ethan stood up, draping his coat over his arm. The cigarette was already lit, tucked between his thin lips. As he poke, the cigarette bobbed up and down, and a cloud of smoke drifted from his mouth, blurring his sharp, defined features.

He raised a hand, waving away the smoke as he tapped the ash. With his raw magnetism and handsome face, he was the definition of a walking hormone.

He walked out of the private room, through the dimly lit hallway, and left the restaurant.

Chloe dialed Sandra’s number. Before she could even say a word, she started sobbing.

‘What’s wrong?” Sandra asked, panicked by her daughter’s crying. “Did the dinner with Ethan go badly?”

‘Mom! That business partner’s wife was horrible…” Chloe exaggerated the story, describing how Evelyn had

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intentionally snubbed her. “And she kept bringing up Mia, saying Mia is better than me and can actually help Ethan with work, while I’m just a trophy!”

Sandra was instantly furious. “No matter how capable Mia is, she’s just a worker. You’re going to be Mrs. Hale. Why would you need to help with work?”

Chloe sniffled, crying even harder. “Mia must have bribed that woman. Mrs. Ford even insulted my looks!”

That woman went way too far!” Sandra’s face turned grim as she dragged Derek along to pick up Chloe.

On the way back, the mother and daughter stayed on the phone, venting about the situation. Hearing that Mia had been sent to the Logistics Department made Sandra feel a bit better.

‘At least we finally got her away from Ethan.”

Chloe was quiet for a few seconds before whispering, “Mom, do you think Mia did this on purpose? Ethan was almost ready to cancel her transfer, but she refused and went to logistics anyway. Does she want to use Mrs. Ford to force… force me to apologize to her??”

Chloe only had this thought because she knew deep down that she had framed Mia for the “ugly” comment in the first place.

In her dreams!” Sandra comforted Chloe. “Don’t worry. With your aunt Miranda around, no one can bully you.”

A short while later, the Bennetts brought Chloe home. After comforting her, Chloe went upstairs to sleep.