The Wrong Woman

With his eyes closed, Nathan asked sharply, "Do you want to be investigated as well?"

"I'm sorry, General Morrison," Cole apologized quickly. "I'm deeply loyal to the country and you. I don't see the need for an investigation."

Nathan had never considered investigating Cole. He usually trusted the people he surrounded himself and wouldn't be involved with those he doubted. Unfortunately, his excessive trust had allowed Lucas to betray him and Fenna to deceive him brazenly.

"Drive on," muttered Nathan.

When Mila walked into the Morrison residence, she heard Layla sarcastically remark, "It's unbelievable there're still some women who can be so jealous nowadays.

"They don't support, understand, or help their husbands at work and can't even handle having a female assistant."

Mila turned around to see Layla sitting on the couch in the living room.

Phoebe was seething and wanted to confront Layla, but Mila grabbed her hand just in time to stop her. Phoebe was merely an assistant. Her life wouldn't be easy in this house if she upset Layla.

"Layla, if you have something to say, just say it straight out.

arrogantly, "I

you talking to

said haughtily, "I just can't stand people like you. You rely

looked just as confused. Phoebe shrugged, implying that she had no

Mila was quick to collect herself. She replied, "If you care about Fenna so

She could even cook for him and

face turned

Mila realized that Layla couldn't accept what Fenna

wouldn't mind Duke having a capable and

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secretary. For example, if you need to talk to Duke urgently she'll hang up on you or even turn off his phone, because she thinks your

thoughtful secretary. You wouldn't want to

find a way

as she imagined herself in Mila's