The Wrong Woman

No matter how influential Zoey's parents were, they couldn't compare to Jasper's. It seemed only he could have resolved the issue. "Thank you, Jasper," Imogen said.

Jasper gave a bittersweet smile and replied gently, "Don't mention it. It feels too formal for that."

"Jasper, I want to-" Imogen started, but before she could finish, Jasper's expression darkened, and he interrupted her, "No, I won't agree."

Imogen smiled helplessly. She hadn't even finished her sentence. Was he so afraid she'd mention divorce?

"I wasn't done speaking," she said.

"Anything but divorce, Imogen. I can give you anything else," Jasper responded.

"I want to return to Norvania Aerospace Academy for an exchange program."

Without hesitation, Jasper blurted, "You can attend the program, but you're not allowed to stay overnight at school."

Imogen quickly nodded, her spirits lifted, and her smile grew brighter.

Seeing her smiling sweetly at him, Jasper felt his heart flutter. He leaned in slowly, wanting to kiss her.

Imogen gently turned her head, avoiding his kiss. His lips landed on her cheek instead. Undeterred, Jasper tried again, aiming for her lips, but she evaded him for the second time.

cupped Imogen's face and kissed her deeply. Even though she had

long time which almost tempted him to take her

intimacy moment persisted in the quiet of

while Jasper went to his study. She got ready for bed, lying down with her

Star Enterprise entering a hotel with a wealthy heiress.

only Jasper's

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photo, Imogen recognized him instantly. The heiress was a popular

watched, the heavier her heart sank. She quickly researched the heiress's background

was a real estate magnate, and her mother was a dancer. Their wealth and prestige

then, the door creaked open. Startled, she hastily set down her phone

Jasper asked

head, and in a bad

headed to the bathroom with his pajamas. After 15 minutes, he returned to the bed in his pajamas and pulled

covers before climbing in.

and shifted to

leaned in close, his voice low. "Were you

Jasper had suggested sharing