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."

spirits lifted,

sweetly at him, Jasper felt his heart flutter. He

gently turned her head, avoiding his kiss. His lips landed on her cheek instead. Undeterred, Jasper tried again, aiming for her lips, but she evaded

contain it any longer, Jasper cupped Imogen's face and kissed her deeply. Even though she had been

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

persisted in the quiet of

study. She got ready for bed, lying down with her phone

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

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

watched, the heavier her heart sank. She quickly researched the heiress's

real estate magnate, and her mother was a dancer. Their wealth and prestige were undeniable. Imogen felt

hastily set down her phone

Jasper asked

covers over her head, and in a bad mood, she murmured, "About