The Wrong Woman

Chapter 1037

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?"

"Now, everyone in the office is talking about how you 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 pursuing me."

Jasper couldn't help but smile, intrigued by Zoey's apparent lack of self-awareness. He wondered what had emboldened her so.

Seeing his smile, Zoey became even more enthusiastic and suggested cheerfully, "Mr. Morrison, how about we grab dinner somewhere and have a good talk?"

Jasper suddenly found the idea appealing. "Sure, let's invite your parents."

Zoey was taken aback. "What? It's our first date, and you're already talking about meeting my parents?"

Jasper's expression clouded, finding her remark amusing. Disregarding her words, he gestured toward his car parked outside. "Let's go. My car is right outside."

Zoey was thrilled. She followed Jasper out of the office building, amidst the curious glances of onlookers. Employees at Star Enterprise began whispering about Jasper's budding romance.

Meanwhile, Imogen had been hiding

in a corner, hesitant to emerge. It wasn't until she saw Jasper and Zoey chatting and laughing together as they exited the office building, got into his luxury car, and drove away that she finally emerged cautiously.

She knew she couldn't 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 and sadness. She gloomily took the subway home.

Arriving home, Imogen stared up at the imposing villa before her and was struck by a sudden realization. Wasn't this villa owned by Jasper? How could she have been so oblivious? She sighed heavily, feeling as though she were glued to the spot.

Just then, her phone rang. Imogen looked down pulled out her phone, and checked the caller ID. It was an employee from the space agency е who had offered her an external job some time back. It had been a while since that job concluded. Why they calling now? Could something have gone wrong?

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With these thoughts racing through her mind, Imogen answered the phone. "What's the matter?"

In a frantic tone, the caller exclaimed, "Imogen, it's bad. They've caught me!"

Imogen was dumbstruck, her heart racing as she struggled to decide what to do next.

"Quick, you have to hide!" the urgent voice instructed.

Imogen immediately ended the call. In a state of disarray, she dashed outside through the villa gates, scanning urgently for a taxi.

Suddenly, a car pulled up in front of

her, and two stern-faced men stepped out. They approached her, displaying badges, and spoke with seriousness, "Ms. Kingsley, we're security officers from the space agency. We suspect you've unlawfully accessed classified national projects. Please come with us."