The Wrong Woman

Nathan and Mila didn't answer the question. Everyone felt the tension between them but didn't want to pry into their matters.

Nathan had been busy, and Mila was recovering from childbirth, so they hadn't been able to spend much time together or communicate. This was out of the ordinary, and everyone noticed.

As the awkwardness lingered, Fenna approached Nathan with a notebook and said, "Nate, I've got today's schedule organized."

Mila's expression immediately soured. She set down her utensils, stood up, and announced, "I've had enough. You all enjoy your meal."

The Morrison brothers watched her leave in surprise. Seeing that she had hardly eaten anything, they asked with concern, "Why aren't you eating much today?"

Mila didn't reply and walked away. Nathan usually would have assumed she was avoiding him, but now he realized her aversion was directed at Fenna.

He took a deep breath to quell his rising anger before asking in a steely tone, "Do you think my instructions are a joke?"

not to take a

His hands clenched into fists on the table,

bold enough to ignore Nathan's authority as her superior, let alone considering Mila's

and stern as he ordered the maid, "Help Fenna pack her things and arrange for the driver to send her

left everyone present stunned. The maid hurriedly complied and went upstairs to pack. Fenna's eyes were filled with tears and she gritted her teeth in frustration. Nathan rose from his seat. Hands in his pockets, he stressed every word sternly. "Cole will take over your duties. Your position will be reassigned within

you start mixing personal and professional

respected my personal affairs? Have you ever drawn a clear line

Fenna tried

but realized everyone was giving her odd looks.

that of a subordinate. It was more like a mistress

unwilling to be abandoned

what?"

Fenna blurted out, "Because Wanda isn't up to Nate's standards. She can't support him in his personal or professional life. That's why I look after him and try to do more for him." "Fenna's got a point," Layla chimed

he locked his intense gaze on Fenna. He had never been this angry before. "Do you even understand her? Why are you so