The Wrong Woman

Chapter 1082

Carol no longer believed the portrayal of wealthy women on television.

Jasper took Imogen's hand, and they sat down on the couch together, feeling anxious. It was their parents' first meeting, and the hospital setting added to the tension. If things went wrong and their relationship soured, their future would look bleak.

Imogen was particularly anxious. Her palms were growing clammy. Jasper pulled out a tissue and gently wiped her palms before reassuringly saying, "There's no need to be nervous. My parents are easygoing."

Offering an awkward smile, Imogen teased him, whispering, "You seem more nervous than I am, don't you think?"

Jasper chuckled but offered no reply. Dealing with Gregory and Carol was sure to be a bit daunting.

Typically reserved around strangers, Nathan found it difficult to start a conversation at that moment. Meanwhile, Gregory and Carol felt apprehensive and cautious, worried that any misstep could upset the Morrisons and cause problems for Imogen.

Sensing the tension, Mila swiftly started a conversation. "Carol, I heard you lost your job?"

quickly nodded, humming in

offer any severance?"

"The company was just a small cleaning service that relied mostly on freelance gigs. I never had a contract, so there's no severance pay." Mila turned to

someone follows up on this. We'll address severance pay, penalties, and restructuring.

bewildered, blinking in surprise. Suddenly, there was a knock on the

here," a commanding voice announced

Carol whispered

Nathan instructed the

"They're the ones who sent people to harm Gregory, ruin your home, and cost you your job."

pat. "Don't worry. With us

dressed men in suits entered, positioning themselves by the door with a respectful demeanor. They radiated authority; their posture was straight and commanding. Next entered the wealthy tycoon Oakley,

for his bold, high-profile persona. In his youth, he amassed wealth through controversial means. In later years, he focused on reshaping his public image and became a well-known local philanthropist. Due to

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