Chapter 8

Sean gave Benson and his family a dismissive glance and announced, “We have no tables for you in the main hall. There’s a small table in the corridor that would be enough for your whole family. Tuck in now; dinner is about to be served.”

All eyes in the room turned towards Benson and his family as if they were some strange-looking aliens who had just descended on earth.

hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into

to be treated like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want to be

lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their

had

sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for

round of desserts, yet there was

came over and ordered the servers to

rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are

point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up

at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his

here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful food? I’d rather

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed

for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making them feed us with leftovers as if we

“I’m

friends and relatives today. I’m sure that

calm down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,”

Nathan. We’ve had enough

they just throw the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that

and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your pill at

about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

assuring demeanor was no different from when he had

words. What

“Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so

dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping full year’s salary, burning a

explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook

think that we can’t afford

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a diffident

meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan

pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were just

Palace - the most expensive

level of the highest

boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that

exclusive, being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

the prestige and position in society would be

taking the exclusive elevator to the top of the

the place when they learned that

and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess

cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but

gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have a meal here. Let’s get

on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just

and company were on their way

few men in well-tailored suits, who appeared to be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to people who are

what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels,

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