The Wrong Woman

Surrounded by a steady stream of compliments and admiration, Zoey gradually lost touch with her true self.

In the evening, at the end of the workday, Jasper left the office early as usual. He sat in his car, quietly watching the entrance of Star Enterprise, waiting for Imogen to emerge. Time ticked by slowly. Most employees departed, but Imogen had yet to appear.

Jasper's patience dwindled. He swung open the car door and strode into the office building. Suddenly, someone blocked his path. His face tightened as he examined the person blocking him. "Good evening, Mr. Morrison," Zoey greeted with a delicate and charming posture, her face illuminated by a warm smile, her eyes reflecting deep affection.

Jasper's expression stayed impassive as hummed in acknowledgment.

"Mr. Morrison, I'm truly sorry about all the gossip today. I have no idea who started it," Zoey murmured shyly.

"What gossip?" Jasper looked confused.

"You haven't heard?" Zoey seemed surprised.

"No, what's happening?"

have feelings for me," she said, blushing and glancing down in embarrassment. Her voice grew quieter as she added, "They're even saying you're interested in

but smile, intrigued by Zoey's apparent lack of self-awareness. He wondered what had emboldened her

became even more enthusiastic and suggested cheerfully, "Mr.

the idea appealing.

first date, and

Disregarding her words, he gestured toward his car parked outside. "Let's

amidst the curious glances of onlookers. Employees at Star

Imogen had

hesitant to

the office building, got into his luxury

sustain her marriage with Jasper any longer and understood he wasn't the lifelong partner meant for her. Despite this awareness, her heart wrestled with jealousy

this villa owned by Jasper? How could she have been so oblivious? She sighed

pulled out her phone, and checked the caller ID. It was an employee from the space agency who had offered her an external job some time back. It had been a while since that job concluded. Why