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

the situation. I’ll return

Cole

Nathan urged, “Go.”

with a nod and turned

composed, awaiting the

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

eyes met briefly.

car, dragging her luggage and stowing it in

of shyness and modesty in his presence, her femininity and bashfulness evident in her voice.

gaze softened, his tone gentle. “Are you heading back to Phoenicia?”

unconsciously toying with the hem of her clothes. “Yes.”

heading there too. Mind giving me a

looked at

“Everyone’s occupied. No one has the time

I mean, it’s not that I don’t want to give you

lake. “I’ve been feeling quite tired lately. It wouldn’t

delve too deeply into any interaction with Nathan for fear of the entanglements it might bring. Yet, despite

the luggage and brought the car