The Wrong Woman

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 situation. I’ll

sir,” Cole

Nathan urged, “Go.”

farewell with a nod and turned to

stood composed, awaiting the

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

met briefly.

headed straight to the car,

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

gaze softened, his tone gentle. “Are

lowered her gaze, her fingers unconsciously toying with the hem of

Mind giving me a lift?”

looked at him,

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

I mean, it’s not that I don’t want to give you a lift. It’s just…”

as the surface of a serene lake. “I’ve been feeling quite tired lately. It wouldn’t be wise for me to drive.”

thoughts churned within her. 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

and brought the car to a