Chapter 174
“Since it’s Grandpa’s birthday celebration, of course, we need to choose the best place for it,” Jordan said gently.
Yet, in truth, he was filled with doubt. He hadn’t actually booked the Emperor Room, nor did he have the qualifications to do so.
The waitress had specifically asked for Elijah, and there was no mistake. Despite this clarity, Jordan remained perplexed about the reason behind it. Still, he wouldn’t miss an opportunity to show off.
Belinda was overjoyed. “It’s important to find a good man like Lucas, unlike the worthless ones who only end up in fancy joints because they’re riding on Mr. Hunter’s coattails.”
Although Belinda hadn’t specified who she was talking about, everyone knew she meant Sebastian when she said the worthless one.
Ronan and Evelyn were furious. After all, Sebastian was their son-in-law, so Belinda’s comment was also an insult to them.
They were seething with anger. They even began to doubt Sebastian’s worth, thinking he wasn’t even fit to lace Lucas’ boots. Sebastian laughed out of irritation and couldn’t help but say, “How can you be so sure that he booked the Emperor Room?” “Are you saying a poor loser like you booked it?” Belinda retorted.
“It wasn’t me. I had a friend arrange it,” Sebastian explained.
“You really are shameless! Do you know what you’re saying? Why don’t you at least reflect on your worth?” Lyra scorned.
“Exactly. You’re nothing, yet you try to show off. How ridiculous!” Belinda scoffed.
“What I said is the truth,” Sebastian stated.
“Enough! Can you stop embarrassing us here?” Evelyn glared angrily.
Belinda had been boasting all along, and Evelyn was already very annoyed. Sebastian’s bragging provoked and irritated Evelyn further; it was as if he were deliberately challenging others to criticize him.
She didn’t care about his own embarrassment, but it mattered when it also reflected on her.
“Sebastian, I’m begging you. Please stop talking,” she pleaded.
Sebastian was about to explain further, but Lillian stopped him.
Thinking it over, he decided to let it go, as the truth would reveal itself soon.
But Belinda refused to let it go. “What? Have you run out of things to say? It was clearly my son-in-la who booked it, and you still tried to steal his thunder. Truly disgraceful!”
“That’s right. The Emperor Room is the most lavish room here, and the expenses are terrifyingly high; it’s not something a poor loser like you can afford,” Lyra added disdainfully.
The waitress smiled. “Booking the Emperor Room isn’t just about having money. One must also possess a distinguished status.”
“You heard that, loser. Only those of distinguished status can book the Emperor Room. Who else here has a more distinguished status than Mr. Hunter?”
A cold glint flashed in Sebastian’s eyes as he clenched his fists.
He usually wouldn’t stoop to the level of these money-loving snobs, but the way those two women kept calling him a poor loser was too much for him to bear without reacting.
Just as he was about to react, Lillian suddenly grabbed his hand and shook her head.
Out of respect for her, Sebastian suppressed his anger.
“Dear honored guest, please follow me.” The waitress approached Jordan and led the way with the utmost respect in her demeanor.
She had received a message that today’s visitor was a VIP guest of the owner and that she must treat him like an emperor.
From her observations, the said VIP guest must be Jordan.
