His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248

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‘Why go abroad for research if you were just going to come back?” Ethan asked as he went to the walk-in closet to change into light gray pajamas. “And didn’t you say you’d never return?”

Ethan could hear the hum of the engine from Cole’s end.

Cole was silent for a long moment before saying, “It was out of

my

hands.”

Ethan finished changing and climbed into bed. “The eldest son of the Preston family actually has things that are out of his hands?”

Cole gave a bitter laugh. “When have I ever had status in the Preston family?”

His only status came from his friendship with Ethan, which was why the Prestons had funded his studies abroad in the first place.

I’ll handle it for you.”

Ethan waited for him to offer the real reason for his return.

Cole hesitated, then bypassed the topic. “How do you plan to handle your secretary?”

The news had been everywhere. Those outside the industry didn’t care, but Cole kept a close eye on business news because of his connection to Ethan.

I’ll handle it appropriately.”

Ethan’s response was brief. He picked up his phone. “I’m hanging up.”

A dim lamp stayed on by the bed, casting his shadow against the wall and highlighting the sharp, handsome contours of his face. He lay on his side, but sleep remained elusive…

Mia waited for two days before finally receiving the follow-up on her transfer.

Ethan asked her to create an inspection report on the branch offices to see which one needed her the most.

This was essentially handing the power of choice back to Mia.

Bayview’s branches were scattered across the country. Unfortunately, the location she and Nina Torres had ›riginally planned to escape to was excluded. They were intentionally avoiding Ethan, after all.

Ethan has been running the company for years and has only visited the two nearest branches for inspections. Even then, he just did a quick walk-through. So, no matter where I choose, I most likely won’t see him again.”

Despite her analysis, Mia chose a branch far from Northbrook.

Oakhaven.

It was in the south; the winters weren’t too cold, and the summers weren’t as dry and hot as Northbrook.

She investigated the Oakhaven branch and found it had been losing money for the past few years. Because of its somewhat remote location, even though it was a major city, it wasn’t as developed as other regions, leading to stagnant growth.

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‘Don’t let it go bankrupt two days after you take over,” Nina said, sounding worried. “And you’ll be going on maternity leave just a few months after starting. If an emergency happens and you can’t handle it, you’ll just be the one stuck taking the blame.”

Mia glanced at her. “Don’t jinx it. If I’m on maternity leave, the head office will send someone to temporarily take over my duties. Even if there’s an emergency, it won’t go bankrupt.”

She had a vivid impression of this branch. Two years ago, the General Manager there had resigned, and Ruby Foster had been sent there to manage things for a while. After returning, Ruby had complained endlessly about

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