The Wrong Woman

No matter how influential Zoey's parents were, they couldn't compare to Jasper's. It seemed only he could have resolved the issue. "Thank you, Jasper," Imogen said.

Jasper gave a bittersweet smile and replied gently, "Don't mention it. It feels too formal for that."

"Jasper, I want to-" Imogen started, but before she could finish, Jasper's expression darkened, and he interrupted her, "No, I won't agree."

Imogen smiled helplessly. She hadn't even finished her sentence. Was he so afraid she'd mention divorce?

"I wasn't done speaking," she said.

"Anything but divorce, Imogen. I can give you anything else," Jasper responded.

"I want to return to Norvania Aerospace Academy for an exchange program."

Without hesitation, Jasper blurted, "You can attend the program, but you're not allowed to stay overnight at school."

lifted, and her

heart flutter. He leaned

lips landed on her cheek instead. Undeterred, Jasper tried again, aiming for her lips,

her deeply. Even

passionately for a long time which almost tempted him to take her to

persisted in the

Jasper went to his study. She got ready for bed, lying down with her phone to watch some videos. Suddenly, a piece of news popped up,

paparazzi had caught the CEO of Star Enterprise entering a hotel with a wealthy heiress. They spent two hours inside before

only Jasper's back appeared in the photo, Imogen recognized him instantly. The heiress

heavier her heart sank. She quickly researched the heiress's background and discovered

mother was a dancer. Their wealth and prestige were undeniable. Imogen felt increasingly distraught, a restlessness surging

then, the door creaked open. Startled, she hastily set down her phone and

awake?" Jasper asked

covers over her head, and in a