Chapter 170
What? The leaders of Channing?
Benson, Leah and Penny looked at Nathan as if he was insane.
Benson Smith let out a sigh as he said, “Nathan, get your head out of the clouds. It’s almost noon. How are we going to get the leaders of Channing here? Why don’t you say we’ll invite the mayor instead?”
As a matter of fact, Nathan Cross replied, “Yeah! That’s right! The leaders of Channing whom I was referring to include the mayor as well.”
Everyone from the family couldn’t help but roll their eyes at the man’s absurdity.
Since it did not cost anything to brag, Nathan seemed to be overindulging in it.
Peony Hall was situated at the East Wing of the second floor of the Indigo hotel, while the West Wing housed the Lotus Hall.
As compared to the desolate Peony Hall, the Lotus Hall was full of activity.
Friends and relatives of the Smith Family had all chosen to attend Samuel Smith’s fifty-fifth birthday celebration instead of Benson Smith’s fiftieth.
Those who were slightly closer to Benson had taken the effort to pass him a small gift to thank him for the invite.
bother to stop by the Peony Hall. They had
taking care of all matters relating to the Smith Family, regardless of magnitude. As such, it was an open secret that Samuel would be the future head of the
to his brother. He was someone even
a bespoke suit, Samuel welcomed his guests together with his family
of his eldest son’s birthday celebration today. It was an indication of
was still something
Samuel Smith’s birthday celebration were mostly either members of the Smith Family or the senior management
in the guest list were also the Group’s business associates, as well as friends from Samuel Smith’s own social circle. There was not a
workings of the business world. If one aspired to make it big, having a politician’s backing was of
disappointed that there were no representatives of the political arena present among his
and couldn’t help but ask, “Dad, what’s
voice as he replied, “I’m happy to see so many people showing up at your birthday celebration today, but I was just thinking it’d be even more perfect if there were political representatives here as well. I’m worried that others might get the impression that our Smith family doesn’t have
Smith was taken aback by his dad’s comment
guests comprised a few
were no other
to his dad and granddad’s conversation, suddenly spoke. “Dad, Grandpa, leave this to me. I’m had a few dealings with the mayor’s secretary, Rexton Torres. I can try
Paul, were all surprised
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