Zeke Wen, Harold Stanley were peeking at the entrance but in composure when Master Stanley saw them delighted. They were free and got a message from Finn asking 'Getting my new girlfriend home.'

Zeke left hospital work and ran over, Harold left the military base and reached home ordering his son and daughter in law to be at home.

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Master Stanley pushed the curtains aside to look outside to know why the two oldmen were watching so eagerly as they were nodding.

"Dumbheaded" Harold hissed and Zeke closed the curtain before Finn could notice them.

Master Stanley didn't mind it, "Dad, what if Finn is fooling us?"

Zeke patted his back knowing his son in law still had no idea. However, Harold who saw Rose blushing red was sure she was Finn's girlfriend and was scared to meet them so soon.

Harold turned around and stomped the cane, "Don't dare to get friendly with her. We will test her." He walked towards the stair with his head straight without knowing he was failing to hide his delight by the thought of Finn being serious about his new girlfriend.

Master Stanley to Zeke, "Dad, don't you think my dad will not follow his own order?"

Zeke laughed devilishly, "Is he planning to take the little sweet girl to his side? I will see how he does that."

Master Stanley: "..." He could only hope they won't scare her away.

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In the living hall,

Rose just couldn't stop herself from blushing red due to shyness and fear of how Finn's parents will react. However, as soon as stepped inside the mansion, a lady who was in the maid's uniform ran inside beaming widely, "Madam, Madam…" Rest of the words she didn't hear.

Finn said in a low voice, "Don't be afraid, stay calm, they will not eat you."

She pouted in anger for pulling her inside the mansion without listening to her. However, Finn had a teasing smile saying, "Wish you the luck."

'Luck!?' Rose widened her eyes feeling like he left her in wonderland and he wasn't going to help her out.

She wanted to speak but another affectionate voice took their attention, "Ahh Rose…"

Finn and Rose: "..."

Finn doubted if he would be any more visible to his parents and grandparents. Rose didn't know how to react and stuttered, "M-Madam S-Stanley."

Before she could react more, Madam Stanley hugged her warmly with a happy smile. That's when the old men went downstairs, they saw Madam Stanley brightly smiling hugging Rose.

"You are more beautiful than in the picture." Madam Stanley watched the red petite face of Rose.

Rose awkwardly laughed and glanced at Finn thinking when did he take her picture. Finn seemed to read her thoughts and promptly answered, "It's not me. Your president sold you off."

'Sold you off?' Madam Stanley hit his arm and heard Rose, "Madam Stanley, you look too young to have such a big son." She politely complimented back.

Madam Stanley heard her soft tone and smiled, "Don't be afraid…" She noticed the three men nearing the couch so she whispered, "If they try to scare you, just answer the question forgetting the rest of the words."

Rose: "..."

'What does that mean?' She thought as Madam Stanley held her hand taking her to the couch where three men obviously looked grim, polar opposite to Madam Stanley's reaction.

She repeated what Madam Stanley said, 'If they try to scare you, just answer the question forgetting the rest of the words.' Then looked at the men again and ignored the grim expression.

Rose thought Finn will introduce her but the man went and sat on the couch without a bother so she gulped her non-existent saliva and took a deep breath.

She didn't know if there is a way to behave when meeting her boyfriend's parents so she just went by her instincts, She gave a bow to the three men, "Elder Stanley, Elder Wen, Master Stanley."

She watched three men and glanced at Finn who lazily flipped through the magazine, probably to wait how they would react. "I am Rose,..." She paused and blushed craving to strangle the man for purposefully making her say, "Finn's girlfriend."

Madam Stanley who was silently smiling standing behind Rose hoped the elder men won't make it difficult for Rose. Master Stanley really felt they were trying to scare the meek little lamb away. He signaled her to sit and glanced at his father and father-in-law. He wanted to speak casually without making her uncomfortable but didn't want to be a punching bag of oldmen.

Rose sat down opposite them keeping her back straight without slacking. There were many questions in mind like, 'Should I smile? What if they misunderstand? Should I initiate a conversation? What if they find me noisy? Should I apologize for an unforeseen visit? Won't that make Finn look bad?...' So on.

After a minute of grave silence, "What do you do?" Zeke Wen asked despite knowing where she works.

Rose had a faint professional smile as she answered the question ignoring his cold tone, "Elder Wen, I am working as President Cooper's secretary in Skyline Industries."

Harold's voice followed after hers, "You aren't allowed to work as somebody's else secretary while dating my grandson." He passed the decree.

Rose: "..."

Zeke continued, "What would people think of us? We brought a secretary home?"

Rose: "..."

Harold snorted, "What made you think that you deserve my grandson?"

Rose: "..."

Master Stanley knew Harold and Zeke wanted him to ask questions like them but he just couldn't make himself do so.

Zeke continued, "You have no family and no qualification to be a daughter in law of Stanley and Wen family."

Rose's face had morphed with seriousness hearing each statement but she didn't react roughly and heard them till they went silent. She didn't look angry nor sad but only determined. She answered each question looking at the one who asked.

"Secretary isn't a menial work as you make it sound, Elder Stanley. I date or not doesn't change my career goal." Then she shifted her gaze to Zeke Wen, "Elder Wen, people talk however we are, will that stop us from living? Or live to satisfy society?"

"Elder Stanley, I am sure you might not find any girl suitable for your grandson because you want everything best for your grandson." Then her eyes fell on both old men while saying, "True, I don't have a prestigious family name nor do I have a big university qualification, you have all the right to whether accept me or reject but you have no right to look down on me."

When she ended, silence enveloped. Rose's serious was doubled while the old men's face had turned unfathomable.