Chapter 169

The next day, Benson Smith and Samuel Smith hosted their birthday celebrations at Indigo Hotel’s Peony Hall and Lotus Hall respectively.

Sean Smith, Paul Smith and the rest of the members of the Smith family were gathered at the Lotus Hall, where Samuel Smith’s luncheon was held.

Relatives and friends who had started streaming in, dropped by the Peony Hall to pass Benson Smith a small gift, before heading to Samuel Smith’s side with the expensive presents.

As the time approached noon, Samuel Smith’s Lotus Hall was already filled with guests who were there to celebrate his birthday; more people were flowing in.

On the other hand, Benson Smith’s Peony Hall was cold and cheerless.

Apart from the hotel’s service crew, Benson, Leah, Nathan, Queenie and Penny were the only people there. Not even one guest was present.

Suddenly, a man who was dressed in suit, walked in. It was Joe Harris, Benson’s cousin.

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handed it to Benson Smith. “Happy fiftieth birthday,

“Joe, you didn’t have to bring a present, I’m just glad you took time to be here. C’mon, let’s sit down and have a few drinks together. We need

wave of his hand. Apologetically, he said, “My wife and the kids are at the Lotus Hall. I just came over to

proceeded towards Samuel Smith’s Lotus Hall after saying

even get the chance to persuade

though Benson Smith had experienced the vicissitudes of life, he had finally understood the fickleness

stark contrast between his brother’s crowded Lotus Hall, and his empty Peony Hall, was the

his pride hurt, Benson blamed his daughter and son-in-law for his predicament. “See! I’ve already told you guys not to fuss over my birthday. We now have 50 empty tables without

it’s just half an hour to noon, but none of your guests have arrived. Are you still intending to proceed

from the manager and the service crew. He was scorched with shame and was thinking of cancelling

however, Nathan had already spoken. “Of course we are proceeding as planned. Please arrange for more service staff. I’m afraid that the people you have here will not be enough

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