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?"

me," she said, blushing and glancing down

but smile, intrigued by Zoey's apparent lack

"Mr. Morrison, how

idea appealing. "Sure, let's invite your

It's our first date, and you're already talking about meeting my

finding her remark amusing. Disregarding her words, he gestured toward his car parked

Jasper out of the office building, amidst the curious glances of onlookers. Employees at Star Enterprise began whispering about Jasper's budding

had been

a corner, hesitant to

and Zoey chatting and laughing together as they exited the office building, got into his luxury car, and drove away

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

owned by Jasper? How could she have been so oblivious? She sighed heavily, feeling as

agency who had offered her an external job some time back. It had been a while since that job concluded. Why were they