His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 225

Chapter 225

The moment Ethan Hale appeared, Leo Martinez fell silent instantly.

Leo’s eyes flickered with apology toward Mia Carter. It was one thing to tease her privately about prioritizing her dates over work, but saying it in front of the boss was a different story.

It sounded like he was intentionally sabotaging her, implying Mia was neglecting her duties for her personal life.

He hadn’t meant it that way at all.

Mia knew that.

She withdrew her gaze from Ethan’s and continued organizing her files. “You’ve worked hard these past few days,

Leo.”

No, no, it was nothing,” Leo replied quickly, trying to smooth things over. “I was just running my mouth. Honestly, I wasn’t that busy.”

They both tried to gloss over the previous comment.

Ethan’s expression remained icy and detached as he walked toward them. His distinct knuckles rapped twice gainst the surface of Mia’s desk.

Come into my office.”

Dropping those few words, he left behind a stern silhouette as he headed inside.

I’m dead,” Leo muttered, looking sheepish. “If I’d known Mr. Hale was going to show up right then, I would’ve ept my mouth shut.”

Ethan hated it when personal matters interfered with work more than anything.

Mia tried to reassure him. “At most, I’ll get a lecture. Go back to your work.”

She turned and followed Ethan into the CEO’s office.

The morning sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the massive office.

Ethan was bathed in the light, his features sharp and deep, with a faint shadow cast beneath the bridge of his nose.

Book two tickets to Asteria.”

Mia had barely stood still before Ethan spoke.

‘Is there an emergency?” she asked.

Even as she spoke, she was already pulling out her phone to book the tickets.

‘For Chloe and me,” Ethan said. “For the next three days, you and Leo will handle all company matters.”

It wasn’t an emergency; it was a whim to take Chloe Bennett abroad.

Mia didn’t ask why, but she felt the need to remind him. “There’s a board meeting tomorrow morning, and a very important commercial exchange the day after…”

“What? You can delay work for a date, but I can’t?”

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The dissatisfaction in Ethan’s voice was palpable, thick enough to drown someone.

Mia’s voice cut off abruptly.

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She met Ethan’s gaze for a few seconds before saying, “As your secretary, I’m simply doing my duty by reminding you. You’re the boss; you make the calls. You’ll just have to deal with the consequences yourself.”

She was starting to show her thorns again.

During the time she had been transferred back to his side, she had given Ethan the impression that she was keeping her head down. Now, she was back to her old self.

Ethan’s dark eyes narrowed as he watched her.

What is Ms. Bennett’s ID number?”

Mia asked while booking the tickets.

Ask her yourself,” Ethan replied.

Mia had Chloe’s number saved. She dialed it right in front of Ethan and put it on speaker.

The phone rang until it was almost about to disconnect before Chloe finally picked up.

Who is this?”

Ms. Bennett, this is Mia Carter. Mr. Hale asked me to book a flight to Asteria for you. Please send me your ID

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