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.

main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family

the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the

in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes

had

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

of desserts, yet there was still no food

came over and ordered the servers to

not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars

uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly.

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

Serves them right for giving me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate

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they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

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 were some kind

mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

I’m sure that dad would only find us more

Soon they’ll be knocking at our door,

on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How

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

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

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

was no different from when he had predicted Mr.

were befuddled by his words. What

Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables

list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any

explained to her daughter, “Mama will

we can’t afford them? Come

Nathan...” Penny

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

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

most expensive restaurant

at the highest level of the

the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up

those who could boast excessive wealth,

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at

family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to

the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to Cloud Palace

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

extremely 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

daylight robbery. Where would we find the

to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly,

Nathan and company were on their way into the

were stopped at the entrance by a 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

Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels,

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