The Wrong Woman

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,

the company offer

on freelance gigs. I never had a contract, so there's no

someone follows up on this. We'll address severance pay, penalties, and restructuring. Nothing will slip

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

a commanding voice announced

here?" Carol

instructed the

as she whispered, "They're the ones who sent people to harm

Carol's shoulder a comforting pat. "Don't worry. With us here,

two sharply 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, a familiar figure from

he focused on reshaping his public