Chapter 1066


    The meeting between the families was set for the following day.


    Gregory and Carol approached this asion with profound apprehension, viewing it as highly significant.


    They woke up early in the morning and meticulously prepared themselves, investing their entire savings into purchasing gifts for the meeting.


    They felt a modest gift might not be sufficient, concerned that Nathan and M might not find it impressive. After careful thought, they settled on the most luxurious dietary supplements avable.


    They purchased a jar of high-end vitamins worth hundreds of dors, along with several other expensive supplements like propolis, fish oil, and probiotics.


    They also visited the hair salon for new hairstyles and bought what they deemed the most fashionable clothes and shoes.


    By noon, Gregory and Carol returned home.


    Jasper and Imogen were both frantically searching for them.


    Upon seeing Gregory and Carol in their new attire, sporting stylish hairstyles, and carrying expensive boxes of supplements, both Jasper and Imogen were utterly stunned.


    Jasper had already arranged for a makeup artist, prepared several sets of new clothes, and meticulously organized all the gifts.


    However, it appeared that Gregory and Carol had taken matters into their own hands.


    "Mom, Dad, didn''t Jay say he would take care of everything? You didn''t even bring your phone this morning and disappeared for hours. What were you up to?" Imogen questioned.


    Gregory quickly retrieved his phone, insisting, "I did bring my phone!"


    But when he turned it on, the screen remained ck.


    He must have been too nervousst night and forgotten to charge it.


    Jasper didn''tment much. Seeing that they were ready, he swiftly loaded the gifts into the car. "Mom, Dad, let''s go. We need to head over now." Jasper had scheduled the breakfast gathering for 10:00 am the previous night.


    He had nned to wake up at 8:00 am, spend an hour getting ready, leave by 9:00 am, and arrive in Phoenicia by 10:00 am to meet Nathan and M.


    However, Gregory and Carol had left at 6:00 am and couldn''t be found.


    Meanwhile, Nathan and M had been waiting at the hotel for two hours by the time Jasper finally departed.


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    Jasper called to apologize. M swiftly reassured him that it was alright, urging him not to worry and to take his time.


    Meanwhile, Imogen felt deeply embarrassed and burdened with guilt.


    Due to Gregory and Carol''s unawareness and tardiness, Nathan and M''s valuable time had been wasted.


    After all, Nathan was a high-ranking general in the country, and M was a researcher-time was incredibly precious for both of them.


    Despite this, they patiently waited for three hours to meet Gregory and Carol, disying no hint ofint.


    Nevertheless, fate had its way of ying tricks on people.


    As they exited the highway, they encountered a massive traffic jam caused by a serious ident ahead.


    The road waspletely blocked, with cars continuing to pile up behind them.


    As traffic police handled the ident scene, Jasper nervously checked the time, feeling a growing sense of urgency.


    Meanwhile, Imogen appeared visibly more restless and uneasy.


    To spare Gregory and Carol


    unnecessary worry, Imogen had not disclosed that the gathering was scheduled for 10:00 am. Instead,


    they were informed that the meeting was nned for noon.


    As a result, Gregory and Carol remained rtively calm, believing they still had plenty of time.


    About ten more minutes passed before M suddenly called Imogen.


    Seeing the caller ID, Imogen turned to Jasper. She nervously swallowed, hesitant to answer the call.


    She carried a sense of guilt and shame for being hourste, dreading potential criticism from M.


    Jasper offered her a reassuring smile. "It''s okay, go ahead and answer."


    Imogen picked up the phone and held it to her ear, speaking politely, "Hello Mom..."


    From the back seat, Carol promptly responded, "Yes, what''s the matter?"


    Imogen quickly covered the phone receiver with her hand, turning around to murmur, "It''s Jasper''s mom on the line."


    Imogen''s words prompted Carol to immediately cover her mouth. She nodded cautiously and leaned back, too nervous to utter a word.


    On the other end, M''s voice came


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    through apologetically, "Imogen, I''m deeply sorry. We''ve just received urgent news. There''s been an incident, and Mr. Morrison and need to fly to the frontiers


    immediately.


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    "Unfortunately, it seems we won''t be able to meet your parents this time. We''ll make sure to visit them in person next time we''re in town Please pass the phone to your mom so I can apologize directly to them. I feel awful about this."