His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 324

Chapter 324

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She had to deal with the old foxes in the business world and handle the socialite wives of the high-society circle at he same time. Mia Carter was being stretched thin.

Schedule a meeting with the CEO of Vanguard,” Ethan said, checking his watch. “Tonight.”

Leo was stunned. “Huh?”

Before he could react, Ethan was already walking out with the files for his meeting.

Meeting who?” Leo’s brain couldn’t keep up. “Vanguard’s CEO? Richard Vance? For what?”

He had a dozen questions, but there was no one left to answer them.

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Mia had barely left Mrs. Gallagher’s side before she hit the news.

Reporters had snapped photos of her, claiming she was trying to force her way into the Everett business circle by ozying up to socialite wives. However, her background had been thoroughly exposed. Aside from being highly ‘alued by Ethan, she had zero pedigree. The high-society wives supposedly didn’t buy her act at all.

The headlines claimed she had left the clubhouse “with her tail between her legs.”

As soon as the news broke, Winston Henderson called her.

Ms. Carter, with news like this coming out, I’m afraid it won’t be easy to give the headquarters an explanation. Didn’t I tell you? We have the company under control. It’s best for you to just sit in your office and behave.”

Mia looked at the news reports while taking the call. Winston’s voice echoed clearly in the cramped car. After he ell silent for a moment, Mia finally spoke in a calm, unhurried tone.

I can be dismissed from my position, but I won’t stop working. I’ll give the headquarters my own explanation for ny mess I make. You don’t need to trouble yourself, Mr. Henderson.”

With that, she hung up. While this incident might reflect poorly on Bayview, the impact was minimal. She hadn’t

een there to “network” in a desperate way; even if she had been, it would have been for the sake of the Everett >ranch’s growth. The words “tail between her legs” were just an attempt to humiliate her personally.

Back at the office, she messaged Leo to ask for Ethan’s schedule. She needed to call Ethan to report on the ituation and explain the news.

Mr. Hale is in a high-level meeting. I’ll patch you into the meeting remotely. There are some work arrangements egarding both branches that require your participation anyway,” Leo whispered over the phone.

Okay,” Mia replied. “I’m ready now.”

She opened her laptop, logged into the company’s meeting software, and waited for Leo to connect her.

The video conference opened quickly-so quickly that when Ethan’s sophisticated face appeared on the screen, Mia’s heart gave an uncontrollable throb despite her preparation.

In the frame, the man wore a crisp white shirt and black trousers. His short hair was neatly styled, and his deep, hawk-like eyes radiated an aura of absolute authority and prestige. His thin eyelids were lowered as he focused

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As the brightness of the screen reflected off his face, he slowly looked up. Across the screen, Mia’s eyes met his.

She was the first to snap out of it, pulling her gaze away. “Mr. Hale. Mr. Martinez.”

Mia spoke first. On the screen, she was wearing a white shirt with her hair pulled back. Her small, makeup-free face looked a bit more defined, her chin slightly pointed. She looked well-perhaps a bit more nourished than before, but not fat; just healthily full.

‘Everyone else, out,” Ethan said.

He gave a slight nod as a greeting to Mia, then turned his head to command Leo. As soon as the words left his nouth, the executives in the conference room stood up and filed out.

In less than ten seconds, the massive conference room was empty, leaving only Ethan. On the screen, they stared

at each other.