Lunch with the in-laws

Klaus was stunned to find himself in such an impressive environment. He looked around, admiring the ornate columns and the sophistication of the room. It was an upscale restaurant, far beyond his expectations and a hundred times better than the Italian restaurant he had visited with his family the night before.

As Klaus absorbed the surprise, a maître d' approached him with a welcoming smile on his face. "Good afternoon, sir. Do you have a reservation?" the maître asked, looking at his list.

Klaus was confused for a moment. He hadn't made a reservation; after all, Ashley had said it was an informal lunch. However, he realized that Ashley had probably already arrived, considering that she had mentioned a few minutes ago that she was already leaving her house.

"Oh, yes, I'm here to meet Ashley Cox," Klaus replied, trying to sound confident.

"I see. Then you must be Klaus Park. Well, the Coxes are waiting for you. Please come with me."