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."

quickly nodded, her spirits lifted,

felt his heart flutter. He leaned in slowly,

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

cupped Imogen's face and kissed her deeply. Even though

a long time which almost tempted him to take her to

intimacy moment persisted in the quiet of

dinner, Imogen returned to 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, dampening

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

appeared in the photo, Imogen recognized him instantly. The heiress was a popular social

She quickly researched the heiress's background and discovered her

her mother was a

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

awake?" Jasper asked

in a bad mood, she murmured,