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."

her spirits lifted, and

sweetly at him, Jasper felt his heart flutter. He leaned in slowly, wanting to kiss

His lips landed on her cheek instead. Undeterred, Jasper tried again, aiming for her lips, but she evaded him for

face and kissed her deeply. Even though she had

her close, kissing her passionately for a long time which

intimacy moment persisted in the quiet

the room while 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,

Enterprise entering a hotel with a wealthy heiress. They spent two hours inside

recognized him instantly. The heiress was a popular social media influencer with

heavier her heart sank. She quickly researched the

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

open. Startled, she hastily set

Jasper

in a bad mood,