His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 237

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‘Resigning out of accountability implies the rumors are true-that you and Jaxon Rivers really are involved.”

Ethan Hale’s fingers tapped rhythmically against the desk, the sound heavy and dull. His piercing gaze fixed on Mia Carter, his eyes deep and unreadable.

When Mia didn’t respond, he added, “If you leave Bayview, the Rivers family won’t let you off easy, either.”

Mrs. Rivers had made her intentions clear when she tossed that check at Mia-she wanted to use money to bury the scandal. But another reason she hadn’t taken more drastic measures was because Mia had Bayview backing

ner.

Without knowing exactly where Ethan stood, Mrs. Rivers didn’t dare make a major move.

Mia could already predict how much trouble would be waiting for her once she left Bayview. But as long as she left Northbrook, those problems would cease to exist. There was no deep-seated blood feud here; once she was out of their sight, who would bother hunting her down?

Mr. Hale, I’ve made up my mind.”

A flash of gloom flickered in Ethan’s eyes, settling onto his noble features. He pressed his tongue against his :heek, his jawline sharp and defined.

Suspended pending investigation. It could take a week, or a month. If the consequences are deemed severe nough, the company will terminate you.”

Mia remained silent for a few seconds before nodding. “I accept.”

Once things reached the stage of being suspended pending investigation, no one ever actually stayed. It was nerely a procedural formality to make the company look like it had a heart.

After leaving Ethan’s office, Mia began packing her things.

Ruby Foster walked her to the door. “I didn’t expect things to turn out this way. lan feels terrible. If it weren’t for

im, you wouldn’t be facing these rumors about two-timing him.”

Whether the rumors about Mia and Jaxon were true didn’t matter. What mattered was that Mia was officially dating” lan Reed.

Countless people were gossiping behind her back; the sheer volume of rumors was enough to drown her.

For those who believe everything they hear, nothing I do will ever shut them up,” Mia said calmly.

Not everyone was whispering; a few remained level-headed and didn’t buy into the gossip.

Just a step away from the exit, Mia stopped.

‘Alright, don’t follow me any further. Go back to work. We’ll see each other when we see each other.”

Ruby stepped closer and whispered, “Ian is on his way here. He wants to drive you home. At the very least, it might help quiet the rumors.”

Mia’s brow knit. “Call him. Tell him not to come. It’s unnecessary.”

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With that, she turned and walked out.

The morning rush hour had passed, so it was easy to catch a ride. A taxi pulled up to the curb almost immediately. No matter how much Ruby tried to persuade her to stay and wait, Mia got into the cab.

Shortly after the car pulled away, lan called.

‘I’m so sorry. I had no idea so many people at Bayview misunderstood our relationship,” Ian said, his voice thick with apology.

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