His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 181

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Chapter 181

Jnbidden, Mia Carter’s distant and cold face from the moment she had suddenly demanded a divorce flashed hrough Ethan Hale’s mind.

During those two years of marriage, Mia had been like a ragdoll cat-stunningly beautiful, always inadvertently ugging at his heartstrings. But she was also incredibly disciplined, allowing Ethan, who would occasionally find himself falling for her, to snap back to reality at a moment’s notice.

Ethan pinched the bridge of his nose, pulling his thoughts back. His gaze gradually cleared.

Richard Vance had brought Ian Reed along for the contract signing.

Mia prepared the documents and followed Ethan into the conference room. As soon as they entered, she saw Ian, Iressed in a sharp suit, sitting next to Richard.

Mr. Hale, Ms. Carter.”

an stood up and nodded slightly toward Ethan. When he spoke the name “Ms. Carter,” his tone was noticeably

ofter.

Richard looked at him with a beaming smile, his eyes darting between lan and Mia with a look that practically adiated matchmaking energy.

Mr. Vance,” Mia said, addressing only Richard. She didn’t know what Ian’s official title was now, and calling him y his first name felt inappropriate in this setting.

Richard nodded in greeting. “Mr. Hale, I’ll be handing all future collaborations with Bayview over to Ian. He’s our

new project manager.”

Ethan sat down, fiddling with the watch on his wrist. His gaze toward lan carried an unreadable, subtle coldness.

Mr. Hale, I look forward to your guidance,” Ian said, leaning forward and reaching out for a handshake.

Is Mr. Vance doing this so I’ll be forced to assign Ms. Carter to manage this collaboration too?” Ethan asked as he

riefly shook lan’s hand, his voice dripping with dissatisfaction.

Lichard caught the hint of displeasure and immediately said, “No, no. You can stick to your original arrangements,

Mr. Hale.”

Mia sat across from Ian, acting as if she hadn’t heard Ethan’s remark. She nodded to lan. “Manager Reed.”

I look forward to working with you,” Ian replied with a sincere smile, though he didn’t reach across the table to

hake her hand.

Ethan straightened the corner of his sleeve, took the contract from Mia, and flipped through it. “Have you double-checked this?”

‘It’s all been verified. You just need to sign,” Mia replied, handing him a pen.

Ethan took the pen and played with it between his fingers, checking the contract at a leisurely pace. The conference room suddenly fell silent-so quiet a pin drop could be heard.

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‘Did Ms. Carter perform a project risk assessment?”

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Ethan’s voice was low and magnetic. It sounded like a casual question, but it carried an immense pressure that swept toward Mia.

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