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.

and his family had

How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put

and sat down, under the mocking

had

the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering

round of desserts, yet

over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson

was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What

stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re done with

his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet. They’d seemed

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 feed the

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exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

present 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

mother, “I’m

front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find

they’ll be knocking at

smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had

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

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

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

assuring demeanor was no different from when he had predicted Mr.

befuddled by his words.

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

referring to the scrumptious and appetizing food that was served at 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,

afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter,

Nathan insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves

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

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

never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were just

most

highest level of the highest building in

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

to only those who

prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

Pinnacle, taking the

the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan

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

Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the

Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost

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

those words, Nathan and company were on

security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor

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

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