Chapter 157 Bad Eyesight

When it came to attending banquets organized by wealthy families, it was customary to be a business affair, often involving the exchange of interests. Typically, invited guests would send representatives from their families unless they were from esteemed families like the Creeds, whose entire family had shown up. This act symbolized respect for the host and was considered the host's privilege. The Kane family's status in Northerndale was notably lower than the Hales. Attending a banquet with a party of six, including an elderly member and a child, might give the impression that the Kane family was experiencing financial hardships and couldn't afford to dine out, thus leeching for a free meal at the banquet.