With everyone in attendance, I politely greeted the elders one by one and then arranged for everyone to sit at the square table.
Harry and Zach took their seats at the front, while Ryan, accustomed to being reserved, hesitated to join the table. Sensing his discomfort, I decided not to force him into sitting.
My father sat down on the right side and gestured for me to sit beside him.
Jacob and Debra settled on the left side of the table, with Regina and Donny taking seats beside them.
Once we were seated, except for Ryan who couldn't speak, Regina, Debra, and Jacob started enthusiastically praising me.
"I've always believed you would achieve great things, and now you've made a lot of money. We're also benefiting from it," Regina expressed.
"Archer has been smart since childhood, and he has never forgotten his family. I've always liked you," said Debra.
"Archer, you have brought great honor to our family. Martin, you should also take credit for Archer's success!" exclaimed Jacob.
Inebriated from the wine, my father, upon hearing everyone's compliments towards me, also felt a sense of pride and began bragging.
As his outrageous boasts escalated, I could no longer tolerate it. I suddenly stood up and rushed to the door of the main hall.
With a creak, I closed the door of the old house.
