The car had been driving for half an hour when Ethan explained the situation to Eliana—his grandfather Gregory had high blood pressure, so he couldn't be angered.

"When we get there, no matter what the old man says, you just agree and accept it. He's promised me he'll return to his hometown after this meal, and I'll handle the rest," Ethan said.

"Okay," Eliana nodded.

Chase glanced at her, "You don't seem nervous at all?"

Eliana wasn't meeting elders for the first ...