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.

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

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 seen as impertinent and rude, simply walking

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

banquet had

treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary table in

round of desserts, yet there was still no food served on

Samuel came over and ordered

contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take

point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged

whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet.

pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful food? I’d rather

...

the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks

placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended so,

Benson suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take

everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging

a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve

in front of everyone? What makes you think

grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need

Nathan had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced

was no different from when he had

her family were befuddled by his words. What

Papa. When can we have our lunch? I

Sean’s seventieth birthday banquet. The exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them

are far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to

“What makes you think that we can’t afford

money, Nathan...”

me pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan reassured

sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to

the most expensive restaurant

highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip

only those who could boast excessive wealth,

prestige and position in society would be

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

place when

Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to dine in

could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve really got to be

robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to

guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care

words, Nathan and company were on their way into the

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,

Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and

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