The Wrong Woman

Once they got in the car, the driver immediately started the engine and drove off.

In frustration, Imogen leaned against the window, putting some distance between herself and Jasper. "Jasper, why do you have to put me on the spot?"

Jasper closed his eyes and reclined against the seat, feigning sleep. "Putting you on the spot?"

"Isn't it obvious? I don't want to be in the same space as you. -"

"Imogen," Jasper interrupted, "You can hate me, be angry with me, or even hit me. But you cannot divorce me."

Imogen, still fuming, retorted, "This marriage is a sham. It was never valid!"

"A sham?" Jasper chuckled bitterly, slowly opening his eyes and turning to look at her, his gaze deep and mesmerizing. "Do you think anyone would believe that?" he uttered.

money or appearances, but she had never heard of a wealthy man deceiving someone as

Imogen with

league, and their worlds were miles apart. Imogen was painfully aware of this disparity. With Jasper unwilling to divorce, she was at

room while Jasper, as he often did, went to the kitchen

a man who had never touched a kitchen utensil into someone who loved cooking

echoing from the kitchen. She froze for a moment before rushing in and quickly snatching

iron pan, feeling a sharp pain from the burn. He quickly withdrew

his large hand, her heart aching as she inspected the reddened

hand under the

were full of intense affection as he gazed at her beautiful features, unable to look away even for