His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 26

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Chapter 26

Honestly, she hoped he’d just fire her on the spot. It would save them the trouble of waiting for HR to process her resignation after the holidays.

She couldn’t stand the sight of that woman for one more second!

A moment later, Ethan stepped out of the breakroom, snapping his silver-gray watch onto his wrist.

Ethan.”

Chloe quickly slid the phone back where she’d found it. “What are you doing at the office this late? You’ve been working all night.”

A flicker of unease crossed Ethan’s face. He rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Just some last-minute stuff I had to

andle.”

Well, it’s done now. You need to sleep,” Chloe said, her voice dripping with concern.

I was only 6:30 AM. Two hours to go before the workday officially started.

I’m fine.” Ethan pulled out his chair and sat down, his brow furrowed.

The company is crazy right now. You need to stay healthy so we can wrap up the year. If you get sick, who’s going o take care of me over the holidays?”

Chloe snatched the folder right out of his hands. “Go rest. Ms. Carter will wake you up as soon as she gets in.”

Work had basically doubled since they’d taken on the Government Partnership Initiative. With only three days left ›efore the holiday break, Ethan was still buried under a mountain of unfinished business.

Exhaustion weighed heavy on his face. After a long moment of silence, he stood up. “Fine. You should get home and get some sleep, too.”

Chloe nodded, walking him to the lounge door. She didn’t leave until she saw him actually lie down.

Once she was clear of the Bayview building, Chloe pulled out her phone and sent Zoe a message on WhatsApp.

Ethan pulled an all-nighter. Do not let anyone in to disturb him. If anything comes up, dump it all on Mia.]

Zoe shot back an immediate reply: [On it!]

With Chloe’s orders backing her, Zoe spent the morning camped out right in front of Ethan’s office door,

She blocked every single person who tried to see him, redirecting them by dumping a growing stack of files onto

Mia’s desk…

At nine o’clock, Leo marched out of the conference room, looking frantic..

‘Where’s Ethan?”

Zoe had pulled up a chair and was lounging right next to the office door.

Seeing how stressed Leo looked, she stood up quickly. “Mr. Hale is sleeping. Ms. Bennett said no one is allowed to disturb him except for Mia.”

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“Then where the hell is Mia?!”

Leo stared at Mia’s empty workstation. “The Board meeting was supposed to start at eight-thirty! The directors have been sitting in there waiting for half an hour!”

The second she heard that, Zoe’s face went pale, and she scrambled out of the way.

I have no idea. Why isn’t Ms. Carter here yet? Doesn’t she know there’s a meeting? She’s supposed to be the one eminding Mr. Hale!”

Leo pushed the office door open. Before he could even reach the lounge, Ethan strode out, looking sharp in a ailored suit and moving with purpose.

Mr. Hale ”

Ethan didn’t give him a chance to speak. He snatched a folder off the desk and headed straight for the door.

But as he stepped out of the office and saw Mia’s empty desk, his eyes narrowed instantly.

I’m on it. Calling Ms. Carter now.”

eo whipped out his phone and started dialing.

Ethan didn’t wait. He turned and headed straight for the conference room.

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