The Wrong Woman

Fenna glared at Mila, her eyes filled with resentment. "Why couldn't you have stayed in Sunterland? If you didn't interfere, Nate wouldn't be treating me like this. I would still be his most reliable and competent assistant."

Feeling exasperated, Mila let out a cold snort, finding herself utterly speechless. She had no desire to prolong the conversation.

Indeed, the depth of Fenna's obsession made reasoning with her impossible.

Fenna snapped, "I won't cause trouble for you, but I won't abandon Nate either."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away.

Exasperated by her remarks, Mila sank back onto the sofa, taking a moment to compose herself. Glancing over, she noticed Phoebe looking unusually despondent, her gaze fixed on her phone.

Sitting beside Phoebe, Mila gently wrapped her arm around her shoulders. "What's troubling you? You don't actually believe what she said, do you?"

Phoebe managed a bitter smile and shook her head.

"Why not just ask Cole directly? That would clear up any misunderstandings, wouldn't it?"

Phoebe forced another strained smile. "We're not even a couple, so what right do I have to confront him?"

Frowning, Mila asked, "But do you genuinely have feelings for him?"

Phoebe bowed her head, choosing to remain silent.

I bet he's never even

at her words, her head sinking

offering comfort. "Don't let it get you down too much. When he's back from his busy schedule, we'll talk to him, alright?" A flicker of annoyance crossed Phoebe's expression as she replied, "I'd rather not bring up this topic. It'll make me seem desperate for him to be my boyfriend." "Alright,

running their errands. Coincidentally, they spotted Cole at the entrance, inspecting his car's engine. Stepping out of the car, Mila took Phoebe's hand

simmering anger evident within her. "Mila, let's

I've got your back,"

he spotted Phoebe, his face softened into a gentle smile as he made

Mrs. Morrison," Cole greeted

visited a nearby town today with General Morrison and stumbled upon a

attitude, a

Phoebe but hesitated, aware of Mila's presence. "What's the matter? Did I

that you have a fiancée back in your

getting the better of him. "No,

she took Phoebe's hand. "You see, Cole

"It was Fenna who

aback as a memory suddenly resurfaced. "Ah, that's

was concerned that

older and still

down with anyone.

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persisted and brought the woman to my workplace anyway.