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

stay here to manage the

sir,” Cole responded promptly.

Nathan urged, “Go.”

nod and turned to depart.

composed, awaiting the

Phoebe emerged from the dormitory. At the sight of Nathan, Mila froze, her smile fading as a

met briefly.

straight to the car, dragging her

politely, her demeanor shifting to one of shyness and modesty in his presence, her femininity and bashfulness evident in her voice.

his tone gentle. “Are you heading back

lowered her gaze, her fingers unconsciously toying with the

heading there too. Mind giving me a lift?” Nathan

looked at him, surprised.

“Everyone’s occupied. No one has

nervously, her words stumbling over one another, “You can drive. I mean, it’s not that I don’t want to give you

a serene lake. “I’ve been feeling quite tired lately.

her. She hesitated to delve too deeply into any interaction with Nathan for fear of the entanglements it might bring. Yet, despite her reservations, she found solace in

brought the car

turned to her. “Phoebe, Nate will be riding

from surprise to shock, then settled into acceptance as

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