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

to manage the situation. I’ll return to

Cole responded

Nathan urged, “Go.”

bid farewell with a nod and

awaiting the next

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

eyes met briefly.

approached. Meanwhile, Phoebe headed straight to the car, dragging her luggage

demeanor shifting to one of shyness and modesty in his presence, her femininity and bashfulness

gaze softened, his tone gentle. “Are

her fingers unconsciously toying with the hem of

I’m heading there too. Mind giving me

looked at him,

has the time to drive

her words stumbling over one another, “You can drive. I mean, it’s not that I don’t want to

voice broke the silence, smooth as the surface of a serene lake. “I’ve been feeling

She hesitated to delve too deeply into any interaction with Nathan for fear of the entanglements it might bring. Yet, despite her reservations, she found solace in his presence, even if it was just sharing a

luggage and brought the car to a stop. “Mila,

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