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.

said, "Layla, if you have something to say, just say it straight out. You don't

couch and replied arrogantly, "I wasn't

here. Are you talking

haughtily, "I just can't stand people like you. You rely on Nate's

who looked just as confused. Phoebe shrugged, implying that she had

you care about Fenna so much, why don't you suggest she become

She could even cook for him and do all the housework. Fenna's meticulous and she could

face turned sour and

moment. Mila realized that Layla couldn't accept what Fenna had done

having a capable

"|"

off, "Oh right, there are a few advantages to having Fenna as Duke's secretary. For example, if you need to talk to Duke urgently she'll hang up on you

secretary. You wouldn't want to

to find

as she imagined herself in Mila's position.