The Wrong Woman

Chapter 314

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Nathan stepped out of the dormitory with Cole.

Standing on the deserted roadside, Nathan halted, his expression grave as he gazed into the distance, his eyes clouded with melancholy.

Cole asked in puzzlement, “General Morrison, why not ask her directly?”

Nathan replied bitterly, “Ask her what?”

“She clearly stated she’s a scientist from Sunterland and has signed a 15–year contract,” Cole explained.

Nathan’s smile turned rueful as he turned to Cole, his gaze dimming and his voice heavy with resignation. “Do you understand the significance of a scientist committing such a long–term contract with the country?”

Cole shook his head.

After a moment’s contemplation, Nathan asserted, “What we heard today must remain strictly confidential. Not a word of it should leave this place.” Chapter

“Understood, General Morrison,” Cole replied, still intrigued by the mysterious depth of Mila’s scientific abilities.

Glancing back at the dormitory, Nathan issued an instruction after a brief

pause.

“You and

to manage the situation. I’ll return to Phoenicia.”

Cole

Nathan urged, “Go.”

nod

awaiting

the sight of Nathan,

met briefly.

Phoebe headed straight to the car, dragging her luggage and

her demeanor shifting to one of shyness and modesty in his presence,

gentle. “Are you heading back to Phoenicia?”

her fingers unconsciously toying with the hem of

heading there too. Mind giving me

looked at

occupied. No one has the time to

replied nervously, her words stumbling over one another, “You can drive. I mean, it’s not that I

the silence, smooth as the surface of a serene lake. “I’ve been feeling quite tired lately. It wouldn’t be wise

too deeply into any interaction with Nathan for fear of the entanglements it might bring. Yet, despite her reservations, she found solace in his presence, even if

the luggage and brought the car to a stop. “Mila, come

turned to her. “Phoebe, Nate will be riding with

shifted from surprise to shock, then settled into

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