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.

else other than Benson Smith’s family itself had shown up. Naturally, Benson, together with

to his eyes as he took out a gift box and handed it to Benson Smith. “Happy fiftieth birthday, Benson! I’ve brought you a small gift. May all your

cousin merrily, “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

of his hand. Apologetically, he said, “My wife and the kids are at the Lotus Hall. I just came over to pass you the gift. I’ll be having lunch at Samuel’s. Thanks

Harris left and proceeded towards Samuel Smith’s Lotus Hall

not even get the chance to persuade him to

life, he had finally understood

between his brother’s crowded Lotus Hall, and his

daughter and son-in-law for his predicament. “See! I’ve already told you guys not to fuss over my birthday. We now

the hotel manager walked over and asked in a hushed tone, “Mr. Smith, it’s just half an hour to noon, but none of your guests have arrived. Are you still intending to proceed with the lunch as

feel the mocking stares from the manager and the service crew. He was scorched with shame

Nathan had already spoken. “Of course we are proceeding as planned. Please arrange for more service staff. I’m afraid that

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