His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 427

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It wasn’t that he didn’t want to let her go; he couldn’t.

Two million? Mia’s place in his heart was worth far more than that.

Mia Carter’s face paled visibly.

I’m sorry for causing you more trouble, Mr. Hale. I’ll call Grandma Hale and tell her I don’t want the money.”

She would rather forfeit the money than stay.

Ethan’s dark, deep eyes grew even more inscrutable.

Mia, you certainly know how to manipulate people. She’s thousands of miles away, yet you keep her heart hanging by a thread. Do you really think she’ll listen to you?”

He was speaking the truth, but it was a harsh, stinging truth. It made it sound as if Mia were being calculating on

purpose.

Mr. Hale, you can just tell her you gave me the two million. I won’t expose the lie.”

Mia hated this sharp, confrontational way of speaking with him. Ethan was like a blade plunged into her chest. Every time they spoke, that blade twisted just enough to send a jolt of agonizing pain through her.

And you think you can fool her?”

Mia knew better than anyone how persistent Grandma Hale could be. It was a dead end-a stagnant pool of water. She was trapped inside, and there was no way out.

Then I’ll have to thank you, Mr. Hale. Starting today, I’ll begin my maternity leave.”

Mia stopped struggling and complied.

When she left that day, she had already packed most of her things. She only grabbed a small ornament from her lesk before walking out.

Stella Lewis escorted her to the door. “Mr. Hale said that starting today, I’ll temporarily take over your old position-taking meeting minutes and managing his schedule.”

That’s good.” Mia hailed a taxi. While waiting, she gave Stella a few final instructions.

Mr. Hale hates it when people are late. Give him a ten-minute reminder for every task. Also, he likes iced Americanos, even in winter. He prefers freshly ground beans; I’ll send you the link for the ones I usually order. Just buy them and clear it with the Finance Department…”

Ethan’s habits were second nature to her.

Stella took notes in a small booklet. “But Mia, I’m afraid I won’t do a good job.”

‘Don’t worry. Mr. Hale’s temper isn’t as bad as the rumors say. As long as you don’t make obvious mistakes, he’ll give you time to adjust.”

Mia remembered when she had first started; she had been a walking disaster every single day. She had been certain she’d be fired, but as angry as Ethan got, he still gave her enough time to figure everything out.

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“If I have any questions, can I call you?” Stella asked, still anxious.

Mia’s taxi arrived, and the driver honked twice.

She patted Stella on the shoulder. “Of course. Go back inside now; I’m leaving.”

She turned and climbed into the car.

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