The Wrong Woman

Chapter 314

Nathan stepped out of the dormitory with Cole.

Standing on the deserted roadside, Nathan halted, his expression grave as he gazed into the distance, his eyes clouded with melancholy.

Cole asked in puzzlement, “General Morrison, why not ask her directly?”

Nathan replied bitterly, “Ask her what?”

“She clearly stated she’s a scientist from Sunterland and has signed a 15–year contract,” Cole explained.

Nathan’s smile turned rueful as he turned to Cole, his gaze dimming and his voice heavy with resignation. “Do you understand the significance of a scientist committing such a long–term contract with the country?”

Cole shook his head.

After a moment’s contemplation, Nathan asserted, “What we heard today must remain strictly confidential. Not a word of it should leave this place.” Chapter

“Understood, General Morrison,” Cole replied, still intrigued by the mysterious depth of Mila’s scientific abilities.

Glancing back at the dormitory, Nathan issued an instruction after a brief

pause.

“You and

here to manage the

sir,” Cole responded promptly.

Nathan urged, “Go.”

bid farewell with a nod and turned to depart.

composed, awaiting

Phoebe emerged from the dormitory. At the sight of Nathan, Mila froze, her smile fading as a look of melancholy and

met

headed straight to the car, dragging her luggage and stowing

politely, her demeanor shifting to one of shyness and modesty in his

“Are you heading

unconsciously toying

there too. Mind giving me a lift?” Nathan asked.

at

“Everyone’s occupied. No one has the time to

words stumbling over one another, “You can drive. I mean, it’s not that I

“I’ve been feeling

of the entanglements it might bring. Yet, despite her reservations, she found solace in his presence, even if it

brought the car to a stop. “Mila, come on.”

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