Before long, everyone piled into several cars and headed to the Glorious Club.


    Mr. Lee felt a bit apprehensive about attending, but he decided to go along since it was a rare asion for them to all gather and his students had eagerly invited him.


    Charlie and Jacob shared a taxi ride. Jacob vented his frustration, saying, “That Aaron Philips is too much! Why can’t he just leave me in peace? Ugh, I’m so annoyed!”


    Charlieughed at Jacob’sints and replied, “If you’re this upset, why don’t we just head home?”


    “No way!” Jacob replied, “I’ve never been to the clubhouse, and I really want to check it out!”<fn5> Chapters first released on findnovel</fn5><h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie shrugged, understanding his friend’s eagerness.


    Upon their arrival at the clubhouse, everyone congregated in the lobby. They were awestruck by the opulent decorations that adorned the space.


    Thevish and intricate interior design of the clubhouse surpassed the expectations of these older individuals, who had memories of much simpler recreation centers.


    Jacob was equally taken aback. He began snapping photos with his phone and even posted them on social media to show off the stunning environment.


    Jake enthusiastically exined, “Uncles, this clubhouse has 15 floors. The higher you go, the more exclusive the membership requirements. Each floor is designated by membership tier, and you can’t ess the upper levels without the proper authorization. The minimum spending limit on the first floor, which is the entry-level tier, is around a hundred thousand dors. It’s simply out of reach for most families.”


    Gasps of disbelief echoed among the group.


    One hundred thousand dors as a minimum spending limit?! An average family of three might not even earn that much in an entire year!


    Clearly, this was not a service that everyone could afford.


    As they admired the luxurious surroundings, Jake proudly disyed his membership card.


    The card, a gleaming silver, was exquisitely designed. He handed it to the front desk, saying, “I’m just a silver card member, which is the second tier. Below me is the ssic membership. As a silver member, I can ess the seventh floor and below. This time, I’ll take all of you straight to the seventh floor.”


    He added, “The minimum spending limit for the seventh floor is three hundred thousand dors—very exclusive!”


    Aaron turned to Jacob with an air of superiority, saying, “Hey, Jacob, I bet you’ve never been to such an upscale ce before, huh? You should really thank me. It’s a privilege for us that my son-inw can bring all of us here, giving you a glimpse into the lifestyle of the elite.”


    Jacob’s expression darkened. “How do you know I’ve never been to a ce like this? I’ve visited high-end spots and experienced amazing things, okay?”


    Aaron scoffed, “Hahaha! What kind of amazing experiences are we talking about? Have you ever been to the Glorious Club? Have you ever spent a single penny here?”


    Jacob fell silent, feeling awkward.


    Even when the Wilson family was thriving, he wouldn’t have been able to afford such expenses, and now, with his family facing bankruptcy, it was even more out of reach…


    With a heavy sigh, Jacob resigned to silence.


    At that moment, Jake approached the front desk and presented his card to the receptionist. “Please prepare a suite for us on the seventh floor and charge all expenses to this card.”