His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 212

Chapter 212

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His cold eyes instantly turned dark and brooding.

Chloe Bennett, I told you to consider the consequences before crossing me. If you want to die sooner, keep it up.”

Chloe let out a cold laugh. “As long as you don’t want to disgrace the entire Preston family or destroy your elationship with Ethan, you’ll do as I say. Stop trying to scare me!”

Cole gritted his teeth, his gaze completely devoid of emotion. “Ethan will never love you. Not in this lifetime.”

In an instant, Chloe’s face went pale.

That’s none of your business!” she hissed through clenched teeth. “How’s the task I gave you? When will I know vho the father of Mia Carter’s baby is?”

Cole raised his hand and rubbed his throbbing cheek. “She went to another doctor to register her files. I can’t help

‘ou.”

What?” Chloe’s expression darkened.

The future Mrs. Hale is quite resourceful,” Cole said sarcastically. “Just find a way to transfer her from that other

loctor back to me.”

It was hard enough to get you in there under Jaxon Rivers’ nose,” Chloe snapped. “Do you think it’s that easy to do : again?”

Jaxon Rivers?” Cole’s gaze turned playful. “This play is getting interesting. Even Jaxon is involved.”

Stop gloating. Wait for my instructions.”

Chloe threw the cigarette butt at him and turned to leave.

Cole was the most crucial pawn in her hand. She had to make sure he served his purpose…

Vatching her walk away, Cole’s eyes were as cold as a frozen lake in a Northbrook winter.

ut thinking about what Chloe had on him, he gritted his teeth and walked toward his car.

nside the quiet car, the windows were halfway down, and the wind was howling past.

than massaged his brow, his dark eyes watching Mia’s profile reflected in the window.

Her hair was jet black, her skin as smooth as silk, A faint, sweet fragrance from her body filled his nose.

ately, every time he was alone with Mia, a strange sensation stirred in his heart.

He wanted to say something but didn’t know what.

To him, the atmosphere felt awkward.

Tet, Mia remained perfectly composed.

Ethan closed his eyes, but he couldn’t suppress the growing restlessness in his chest.

Chapter 212

Mr. Hale, how is Grandpa’s health?”

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At a red light, the Maybach came to a stop. Mia looked in the rearview mirror as she asked.

Ethan opened his eyes slightly. “If you’re worried, you can go to the Hale Manor to visit him.”

Mia was taken aback; she hadn’t expected him to say that. “No, thank you. I wouldn’t want to cause you any

rouble.”

‘erhaps Ethan didn’t actually mean she should visit. Maybe he was just being sarcastic about her “unnecessary”

oncern.

he was being perfectly professional, but it only made Ethan feel a strange tightness in his chest.

How far along are you and Mr. Reed?”

The light turned green, and Mia stepped on the gas. The roar of the engine partially drowned out Ethan’s voice.

Mia only caught the last few words. “What did you say about ‘how far’?”

Ethan pressed his thin lips together and fell silent.

Are you asking about the government project?” Mia answered on her own. “Riverside is being very cooperative. The initial draft of the partnership has been finalized, and the government officials don’t have many complaints. We expect the project to officially launch in another week…”

n another week, she wouldn’t be this busy.

than didn’t respond to her work report. The car fell silent again.

Half an hour later, the car pulled up in front of Ethan’s villa at Orchid Estate.

Mia got out and opened the back door. “Mr. Hale, we’ve arrived.”

than straightened his suit and stepped out of the car, only to see the lights in the villa were on.

The front door opened from the inside, and a figure walked out.