The Wrong Woman

Chapter 582

Fenna glared at Mila, her eyes filled with resentment. "Why couldn't you have stayed in Sunterland? If you didn't interfere, Nate wouldn't be treating me like this. I would still be his most reliable and competent assistant."

Feeling exasperated, Mila let out a cold snort, finding herself utterly speechless. She had no desire to prolong the conversation.

Indeed, the depth of Fenna's obsession made reasoning with her impossible.

Fenna snapped, "I won't cause trouble for you, but I won't abandon Nate either."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away.

Exasperated by her remarks, Mila sank back onto the sofa, taking a moment to compose herself. Glancing over, she noticed Phoebe looking unusually despondent, her gaze fixed on her phone.

Sitting beside Phoebe, Mila gently wrapped her arm around her shoulders. "What's troubling you? You don't actually believe what she said, do you?"

Phoebe managed a bitter smile and shook her head.

"Why not just ask Cole directly? That would clear up any misunderstandings, wouldn't it?"

Phoebe forced another strained smile. "We're not even a couple, so what right do I have to confront him?"

"But do you genuinely have feelings for

head, choosing to

help but sigh. "Cole, that clueless guy. I bet

her words, her

too much. When he's back from his busy schedule, we'll talk

"I'd rather not bring up this topic.

to.

evening fell, Mila and Phoebe returned home after running their errands. Coincidentally, they spotted Cole at the entrance, inspecting his car's engine. Stepping out

was deeply embarrassed, a flicker of simmering anger evident within her. "Mila, let's not bother him. We

I've got your back," Mila

Cole heard their voices and looked up. When he spotted Phoebe, his face softened into a gentle smile as he made his way

evening, Mrs. Morrison," Cole

softly, "Phoebe, I visited a nearby town today with General Morrison and stumbled upon a delightful handicraft. I'll bring it to

the distance, Phoebe replied nonchalantly,

by her attitude, a puzzled expression crossing

approach Phoebe but hesitated,

the matter? Did I upset you?"

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