Chapter 258: Wine Served with Contempt

“Dad, Mom, let me pour you each a glass. This is an expensive, limited-edition Sauvignon Blanc—we wouldn’t have this opportunity without Simon!” Gianna uncorked the bottle and poured for Stella and Benedict.

“Gianna, pour me some too! I’ve never tasted that before!” Javier grinned, holding up his glass.

“Move aside! You’re too young for wine!” Gianna glared at him before pouring full glasses for Simon and herself.

“Simon, help me out here,” Javier pleaded, looking at his brother-in-law.

Simon chuckled. “Pour Javier a glass. It’s rare, and this is all we have. It won’t be produced again.”

“Thank you, Simon!” Javier happily poured himself a glass.

Benedict’s family filled their glasses with the Sauvignon Blanc, but Jared and his family received none. Hannah abstained from alcohol, and Jared was preoccupied. Gary, however, was visibly craving the wine. He felt it inappropriate to ask for some, given it was a gift for Simon.

Benedict and his family smirked at Gary’s longing expression.

“Javier, pour your uncle some wine,” Stella said, raising an eyebrow. “Even though it’s Mr. Lewis’s gift to Simon, Uncle Gary is treating us to dinner. He deserves a taste!”

“All right!” Javier picked up the bottle. “Uncle Gary, let me pour you some. If you don’t drink it now, you might never have another chance!”

Initially, Gary hesitated, sensing the contempt. But the wine’s aroma was too tempting to resist. He held out his glass.

Javier smirked and poured a few drops. “This wine is incredibly expensive; those few drops cost over a thousand! Just a taste, Uncle Gary!”

He then set down the bottle. Gary eagerly drank the meager portion, savoring the aftertaste. “No doubt—it’s the limited-edition Sauvignon Blanc! Amazing!”

Everyone laughed at Gary’s reaction.

“Sit down! You look pathetic!” Hannah snapped, pulling him back to his seat. His obsession with alcohol was excessive; he needed a few sips daily.

“Let’s drink!” Simon raised his glass and drained it. Benedict and his family quickly finished both bottles. Meanwhile, Jared’s family was completely ignored.

A ringtone interrupted. Simon checked his phone: a text from his father.

“Simon, is that your dad? Mr. Lowe should have arrived by now, right?” Benedict asked anxiously.

“Yes, they’re at Majestic Hall. Dad wants us to go now,” Simon replied.

Benedict trembled with excitement. He was honored to dine with the city’s mayor.

“Let’s hurry! We can’t keep them waiting!” He grabbed his glass.

“I want to go too, Dad! I’ve never drunk with such a big shot before!” Javier stood, glass in hand.

“You’re too young! Stay here!” Benedict glared at him, fearing Javier would offend Glen Lowe and cause problems.

“Dad, let Javier come. It’ll be good for him,” Simon urged.

“All right, but don't open your mouth unless spoken to!” Benedict warned Javier sternly.

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