The Legendary Man novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 The Banquet Begins

“Mr. Blackwood…”

“Mr. Blackwood…”

The moment Anderson appeared, everyone crowded over to ingratiate themselves with him. Many of them jostled for a place just to get closer to Anderson.

“Mm-hmm.”

Anderson nodded slightly.

He gestured for everyone to settle down. After that, all he did was wave them back without saying a word. In the next moment, everyone responded by taking a step back.

That was a demonstration of how powerful the Blackwood family was.

“Everyone, today’s banquet is to celebrate my seventieth birthday. I’m honored to have all of you here to grace this occasion.”

After clearing his throat, Anderson spoke in a very cordial manner. Nevertheless, there were many who still fawned upon him in a sycophantic way.

“Not at all. We are the ones who feel honored to be able to attend such a momentous event!”

“Exactly. Not everyone gets the honor of attending your birthday banquet.”

“Mr. Blackwood, do you know an invitation card to this event is being sold at a million? Even then, many are still clamoring for it.”

As the group continued to bootlick Anderson, he allowed himself to indulge in their words. He was, after all, human. Regardless of his age, he still enjoyed the feeling of being ingratiated upon.

“Everyone, please have a seat!”

With a wave of his hands, everyone took their places. At the same time, those who had prepared presents began to present them one by one.

“The Wallace family of Jadeborough presents a golden statue worth three million!”

“The Leeroy family of Jadeborough presents a painting worth two million!”

“The Holler family of Jadeborough presents a jewel worth two million!”

Three out of the four prominent families of Jadeborough had presented gifts that were worth millions. As for the rest of the guests, they too gave equally expensive gifts that were either worth a million or at the very least eight hundred and eighty thousand.

In fact, none of the gifts were worth less than eight hundred and eighty thousand.

That was the threshold that everyone was required to meet.

Even Harrison had prepared a gift worth millions when he arrived. However, after hearing the Blackwood family had upset Jonathan, he had sent his gift back home instead.

There’s no point in giving them a gift. After offending Asura, the Blackwood family might not even survive the night.

“Mr. Goldstein, do you want me to order Mr. Blackwood to kneel before you and apologize?” Harrison shot Jonathan a glance.

From his perspective, that was the necessary thing to do.

So what if the Blackwood family is the most prominent family in Jadeborough? Compared to Asura, they are nothing at all.

“No!” Jonathan waved his hand.

The banquet has just begun. So, what’s the hurry?

“In that case, shall we take our seats?” Harrison’s seat was in the first row. As for Margaret, the place where they stood was in the most far-flung and inconspicuous corner of the room.

In fact, it was right next to the toilet.

Jonathan obviously didn’t want to stay a second longer, let alone take a seat there.

“Mm-hmm.”