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.

was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had

than 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 seen as impertinent and rude, simply

to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the

had officially

at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for

waited till the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still no food served

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the

Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only

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

approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the

really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all

...

the hotel, Leah, who was

the task of finding a suitable birthday present for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a

“I’m sure

gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only

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

smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough

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

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

relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us

from when he had predicted

and her family were befuddled by his words.

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

birthday banquet. The exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar,

Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you

afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a good meal

have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

worry, let me pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies for

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

- the most expensive restaurant

of the highest building

panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the

those who could

but lacked the prestige and position

taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan

intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb

costly; a simple dish 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

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

those words, Nathan and company were on their way into the

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

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

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