The Wrong Woman

"I'm sure you'll find a way. Just try to make it work," Mila said.

She understood her discomfort with Fenna might stem from her insecurities, but she was also aware that loyalty wasn't enough to sustain a marriage

Mila would never feel safe as long as Fenna was around Nathan.

Nathan stroked Mila's hand and reassured her, "Mila, I've had assurances from Fenna that she won't interfere in our marriage. She's not a bad

person, so you don't have to worry about her doing anything outrageous.”

Mila's mood darkened. She pulled her hand away and wrapped herself in the covers. She turned away and closed her eyes.

"Take care of yourself and come back safely," she murmured.

"All right." Nathan felt her indifference and decided to say nothing more. He tucked her in, turned off the light, and left.

It was 5:00 am in Phoenicia. Soldiers from the military base surrounded Hoffis Manor. Everyone was jolted awake. Avery showed up dressed in thick

pajamas and with her hair disheveled.

figure and asked, "What's going

She watched worriedly as armed

the couch and sat down. His expression was grave as he waited

asked, "General Morrison, we haven't seen each other

what's with

stoic

assumed a seductive pose, with one hand resting on the back of her head and

and smiled. "You're charming, but why don't

facade. Her heart pounded, and she swallowed nervously. His

and made her

mastered keeping her emotions in check after years of corporate life. Feigning

I wonder what kind of woman you fancy? I don't know if someone like me, the richest

her being a widow.

was killed in a fire two months ago. His ashes

hardened further. He stared at Avery with

continued, "I have all the paperwork—death certificate, cremation

doubt me."