His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 169

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Chapter 169

Mia Carter didn’t want to be rude, but she really wasn’t close to lan Reed.

She could only manage a small smile. “Sure.”

The two of them took a seat at a table by the window on the second floor. Ian waved over a server to order.

I’ve looked into this place. Several of their signature dishes are highly recommended online.” Ian placed the menu n front of Mia and pointed out a few items.

Mia glanced at them briefly before pushing the menu back. “I’m not picky. You choose.”

Alright.” Ian noticed her polite distance and ordered directly. “Anything to drink?”

Just water is fine.”

After lan finished ordering and handed the menu back, the server soon brought out a pot of hot water. He took he pot and poured a glass for Mia.

I know I’m being repetitive, but I really wanted to thank you in person for what you did for my mother.”

Mia took the glass with both hands. “As long as she’s okay.”

an sat back, raised his own glass, and spoke with total sincerity. “I’ll toast you with water instead of wine.”

He sat perfectly upright, his expression dead serious.

Mia froze for a few seconds before she couldn’t help but let out a soft laugh, turning her head away to hide her

mile.

he had always thought she was the serious one. Who knew Ian was even more “old school” than she was?

Then after we finish this glass, let’s not bring it up again.” She clinked her glass against his.

‘erhaps sensing he was being too stiff, Ian’s expression softened. “Deal. We won’t mention it again.”

I heard you’re in charge of the Government Partnership Initiative now, working with the people from Riverside,” an said, starting a new topic.

Mia nodded. The government project was high-profile; it wasn’t surprising he knew.

Rumor has it that Bayview and Riverside are arch-enemies. I didn’t expect to see the day they’d actually ollaborate.” As someone who had just settled into the industry in Northbrook, Ian had heard plenty about the riction between the two giants.

There are no permanent friends, and no permanent enemies,” Mia replied. She wasn’t surprised at all by the collaboration.

an continued to talk about the business world, occasionally asking questions to keep the conversation flowing. He threw in a joke every now and then to lighten the mood.

Talking with him was comfortable. Mia gradually relaxed, a quiet, peaceful smile lingering on her face.

That smile froze the moment her eyes caught a figure standing by a business van on the street below.

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Ethan Hale had just stepped out of the car. He was adjusting his watch, his long, thin eyelids lifting as his locked onto Mia with unerring precision.

As their eyes met, the man’s gaze grew darker and deeper.

Beside him stood a man in his fifties, chatting and laughing.

A moment later, Ethan looked away. After shaking hands with the man, he led the way into the restaurant.

‘Is that

your boss?” Ian had seen Ethan too. He stood up. “The man next to him is my boss.”

‘The CEO of Vanguard?” Mia asked.

gaze

Manic

Ethan usually met with major clients during team-building retreats to build personal rapport. Mia hadn’t known that his “client” today was the head of Vanguard.

Yes,” Ian nodded.

Before he could say anything else, Ethan and his party were already coming upstairs.

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