His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Mia’s position in the company was second only to the CEO. She was the most powerful person in the building after Ethan.

Zoe never dreamed she’d ever get the chance to step into Mia’s shoes.

But with Chloe backing her the woman who was about to become the future Mrs. Hale it was finally within reach.

“Ms. Bennett, don’t worry. I’m on your team now. I’ll keep an eye on Ethan and make sure no other woman gets near him. Not that they’d have a chance he only has eyes for you but I’ll keep the pests away so he has more time to spend with you.”

That was exactly what Chloe wanted to hear.

Chloe handed her the termination papers. “Then you’re with me. When Mia gets in tomorrow, give her these. Watch her sign them and make sure she’s out of the building.”

You got it!” Zoe took the folder, already counting down the hours until tomorrow.

The Grand Hotel Northbrook. A luxury penthouse suite.

Ethan and Chloe arrived late.

The moment they walked in, Miranda Hale snapped at him. “You knew we were having dinner with the Bennetts tonight. You should’ve been here sooner.”

‘It’s fine. Work comes first for young people,” Sandra Bennett cut in, playing the peacemaker. “We’re all family. No need for formalities.”

Sandra smiled. “Besides, Chloe was late too. How come you aren’t lecturing her?”

‘Chloe was with him,” Miranda said, glancing at her son. “I’m sure he’s the one who held her up.”

Miranda looked at Ethan. “The Bennetts insisted on waiting for you to start the meal.”

‘You shouldn’t have waited,” Ethan said coolly.

He pulled out a chair and sat down, then casually pulled out the chair next to him as well.

Chloe sat down beside him and looked at Miranda and Arthur Hale.

‘Mr. and Mrs. Hale, I’m so sorry we kept you waiting,”

Arthur gave her a stiff nod in response.

Miranda looked at Chloe, liking her more by the second. She turned to Ethan. “Let’s pick a date for the engagement tonight. We think ten days from now would be perfect.”

Chloe’s ears flushed red. She looked at Ethan, her eyes full of shy hope.

Ethan’s expression didn’t even flicker. His voice was flat. “There’s no rush.”

The smiles on the Bennetts’ faces instantly froze.

It was like a bucket of ice water had been dumped over Chloe. Her face turned pale in a second.

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“How are you not in a rush?” Miranda snapped, her face full of annoyance. “I know work is busy, but we’re handling everything for the engagement party. You just need to show up on the day of.”

Ethan Hale’s brows knit together. A shadow of irritation clouded his handsome face.

“Let’s just eat,” Ethan said.

Sandra Bennett looked at Miranda. “Miranda, this…”

“Dinner first,” Derek Bennett cut in, forcing a smile. “Ethan’s been working all day. He’s got to be starving.”

He shot Sandra a look. She took the hint and turned back to Miranda, and they finally started ordering.

But the Bennetts weren’t stupid. It was crystal clear that Ethan was dragging his feet on the

For the rest of the meal, no one breathed a word about the wedding.

Once dinner was over, everyone headed home.

engagement.

Miranda didn’t even wait to get through the front door of the Hale house before she cornered Ethan.

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