As the banquet began, the lights in the entire venue dimmed, instantly transforming the previously noisy environment into one of tranquility, with the lights focusing on the central stage, drawing the attention of everyone present.
As the protagonist of this birthday party, Joseph Nee naturally had to step onto the stage to speak.
"I am very grateful to all of you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend my 50th birthday party..."
Standing in front of the microphone, Joseph Nee delivered a series of eloquent speeches, occasionally interrupted by thunderous applause from below.
Clara Sutton and Sebastian Astor stood in a relatively inconspicuous corner, though people still came over to greet them, it was noticeably quieter than before.
Sebastian Astor occasionally exchanged a few words with Hilary Jones and Hiram Seaton.
When Joseph Nee's giant birthday cake was brought out, many people marveled at the cake's grandeur.
