The Wrong Woman

Imogen kept her focus on Mila as she spoke, quietly impressed to see that not all chemists fit the stereotypical image of being bald. Some were mature, attractive, and charming women like Mila.

"Later, more discrepancies emerged in the subsequent data. We had hoped our colleague would publicly rectify and address the flaws, but he struggled to manage it.

"Upon further questioning, he eventually confessed that the earlier data had been patched up by a part-time worker named Imogen Kingsley," Mila clarified.

Imogen nervously addressed Mila, Terry, and the senior officials from the space agency. "I understand I made a mistake. Please, don't report me! I'll return the money. I'm ready to draft a statement or sign an agreement-whatever is necessary. I promise to keep all previous data confidential!"

"You've misunderstood, Imogen. We're not looking to send you to prison. We simply need your help in identifying the issue with this data," Mila said calmly.

Imogen was stunned, glancing first at Mila and then around at the others.

Terry pulled out a chair. "Please, have a seat."

Bewildered, Imogen stared incredulously at the large screen in front of her. With everyone's attention on her, she nervously took a seat, grabbed the mouse, and began carefully scrutinizing the data. While Imogen hadn't attended Aerospace Academy, her passion for the field never faltered. She had always studied diligently.

she finally pinpointed the issue. Bursting with excitement, she momentarily lost her composure, pointing at the data on the

to be a small glitch in a rather unassuming line of code. While they identified the issue, fixing the

leaned in toward Imogen, her tone gentle as she asked, "Imogen, could you stay and help us with

"Sure." Imogen nodded.

smile spread across Mila's face.

Imogen promptly replied, "It's

his car, Jasper hurried over and took hold of her arm, his face etched with worry. He was out of breath, scanning her anxiously for

upon recognizing Jasper. She reassured him. "I'm

were they looking for

data revisions." Jasper's

shook her head. "No, the professors are

me. "Let me give you

as she responded softly, "No, thank you. I'll take the subway." Jasper's expression dimmed with a touch of disappointment. He asked quietly, "You don't even want to ride with me

if we keep some distance. I'll arrange to move out of your