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

the situation. I’ll return to

sir,” Cole responded

Nathan urged, “Go.”

nod and turned to depart.

stood composed, awaiting the next development.

minutes passed before Mila and Phoebe emerged from the dormitory. At the sight of Nathan, Mila froze, her smile fading as

eyes met

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

her demeanor shifting to one of shyness and modesty

“Are you

fingers unconsciously toying

giving

looked at

occupied. No one has the time

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

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

of the entanglements it might bring. Yet, despite

luggage and brought the car

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