His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 329

Chapter 329

Cole Preston opened the door. Seeing Ethan Hale standing there, he felt a strange sense of relief mixed with

esignation.

I knew you’d find me here.”

The door was cracked open. Ethan kicked it wide and stroded in.

Cole stepped aside, watching him walk into the center of the room with his hands in his pockets.

The two-bedroom rental was cramped. With two tall, powerful men inside, the space felt suffocating.

Ethan stood in the middle of the room, turning to fix Cole with a sharp look.

Confess now, Cole. I’m only giving you this one chance.”

Cole knew Chloe Bennett wouldn’t crack. But Ethan was too smart. The fact that he had tracked Cole down to his specific place and said those words meant he already suspected something was wrong.

I have nothing to say.”

Cole couldn’t speak. There were things Chloe didn’t want Ethan to know, and he had his own secrets to keep.

Ethan’s

gaze grew dark and unreadable. The silence in the room dropped the temperature to the freezing point.

Go back and pack your bags. You’re coming to Everett with me tomorrow.”

After a long pause, Ethan finally spoke. He threw those two sentences out and bypassed Cole, heading straight for

he door.

Cole turned, watching him walk down the stairs until his figure vanished from sight.

le had expected their twenty-year friendship to end right here. He had expected Ethan to cut him off entirely.

than had a zero-tolerance policy for betrayal. He was usually ruthless with those who crossed him, yet Cole eemed to be an exception.

wave of guilt washed over Cole, leaving him in agony.

To Everett? Perhaps Mia Carter was the other “exception” Ethan couldn’t get out of his head.

The morning in Everett was slightly chilly. Mia was wearing a light gray dress, wrapped in a shawl that Nina Torres

ad forced her to take.

As soon as she stepped out of the car, Stella Lewis rushed over.

Ms. Carter, things are bad! Several executives have gathered in the conference room. They’re calling for a ebellion against you! That lackey Julian Cole said he’d notify you while he ‘handled’ them, but I think he’s just in here plotting how to take you down!”

It was about the news from yesterday.

Mia had expected them to use the incident as leverage.

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But she hadn’t expected them to be this blatant about it. Their goal was clear: they wanted to force her to resign

‘Ms. Carter, should we call Mr. Hale for help?” Stella asked tentatively.

Mia shot her a look. “Mr. Hale is our superior, yes. But don’t forget, I am their superior. Do you really think I’d let them lead me by the nose?”

‘Oh.” Stella scratched her head. “Then what do we do?”

Mia looked up at the towering office building and thought for a moment.

‘Go find out where Mrs. Gallagher is today. Message me as soon as you know. Then, take the rest of the day off. Go have some fun.”

Stella’s eyes widened. “Have fun? What about you?”

‘Just do as I say,” Mia replied.

She turned and got back into the car. She gave her driver the day off as well and drove

Halfway through her drive, Stella sent a message with Mrs. Gallagher’s location.

Mrs. Gallagher was at a postpartum care center today with her daughter-in-law.

away herself.

Mia floored the accelerator, went home to pick up Nina, and headed straight for the center.

Aren’t you busy today? Why are you back so early?” Nina asked from the back seat, teasing Toby as she spoke to

Mia.

I have some free time,” Mia said. “I want to get this settled. I’ve looked into this postpartum center; they have eliable live-in nannies and doulas. We’ll pick one out later to help you with Toby.”

That would be amazing. I’m really not cut out to be a mother. After just a few days, I’m physically and mentally

xhausted.”

Nina was wearing a comfortable cotton T-shirt and black-rimmed glasses, her face completely bare of makeup. She looked every bit the mother now-a far cry from her former self.

I read in a parenting book that new mothers need to pay more attention to their emotions. Staying at home with a baby for too long can lead to issues. It’s not your fault; it’s a stage every mother goes through,” Mia comforted her. Once we find a good nanny, I’ll take a day off to go shopping with you so you can relax.”