Chapter 170: Chapter 170

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.

However, the majority of the invited guests did not even bother to stop by the Peony Hall. They had headed directly to the Lotus Hall.

Everyone knew Samuel Smith was the one 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 family.

Benson Smith paled in comparison to his brother. He was someone even his own dad looked down on.

Dressed in a bespoke suit, Samuel welcomed his guests together with his family as they arrived.

Sean Smith was satisfied with the turnout of his eldest son’s birthday celebration today. It was an indication of his wide influence and network.

However, there was still something lacking.

The people who were present at Samuel Smith’s birthday celebration were mostly either members of the Smith Family or the senior management of the Grande Group.

Included 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 single politician at the event.

Sean Smith was very clear of the workings of the business world. If one aspired to make it big, having a politician’s backing was of utmost importance.

As such, he was slightly disappointed that there were no representatives of the political arena present among his eldest son’s invited guests.

Samuel Smith observed his dad’s discontentment and couldn’t help but ask, “Dad, what’s the matter?”

Sean Smith lowered his 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 any political influence!”

Samuel Smith was taken aback by his dad’s comment and quickly scanned his surroundings.

The more distinguished guests comprised a few business partners of the Grande Group.

Apart from those people, there were no other leaders or important guests present.

Miles, who was beside listening 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 to invite Mr. Torres to join our lunch.”

Sean Smith and his two sons, Samuel and Paul, were all surprised at the young man’s words.

Sean Smith was delighted and said, “Miles my boy, I didn’t know you’re even acquainted with the mayor’s secretary! Impressive!”

Samuel Smith was barely able to contain his excitement as he instructed his son, “Quick! Contact Mr. Torres immediately.”

“Yup! Oh, and remember to be polite and try to sound more sincere yeah? Mr. Torres is the mayor’s secretary as well as his most trusted subordinate. Everyone behaves deferentially towards him, including business moguls and the heads of various government departments. It would be a great honor if we manage to have him as our guest,” Paul Smith added.

Feeling very pleased with himself, Miles whipped out his phone immediately. In an extremely fawning tone, he informed the mayor’s secretary that it was his dad’s birthday and hoped that the man would be able to grace them with his presence.

After the brief call ended, Miles Smith was smiling ear to ear as he said to his family, “Mr. Torres said he might not be free today, but if he can find some spare time, he would drop by for a short while.”

Everyone nodded continuously, including Sean Smith, who replied, “It’s completely understandable. After all, Mr. Torres is no ordinary man. As the mayor’s secretary, he must have tons of tasks to attend to every day. It makes perfect sense even if he’s not able to turn up.”

Just then, May walked over and said to Sean Smith, “Grandpa, the 50 tables which we’ve booked are all already full, but we’re expecting quite a few more guests. We wouldn’t have any more seats for those people who are arriving later, what should we do?”

Sean Smith creased his brows slightly as he replied, “Should we get them to set up a few more tables along the corridor outside the entrance of the Lotus Hall?”

“Dad, how can we let our guests have their meals along the corridor? That would make us a bad host!” Samuel shook his head and objected to that suggestion.

May said, “I have an idea, isn’t Uncle Benson hosting his birthday celebration at the Peony Hall right across here? I went to take a look just now and it’s so lifeless. There wasn’t even a single guest. How about we ask him to let us have the hall instead? If that’s the case, our problem of space constraints will be solved!”

Samuel Smith loved the idea. With a twinkle in his eyes, he exclaimed, “It’s a wonderful suggestion, let’s do that!”