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.

his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into

humiliating 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

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

had officially

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

guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still no food

dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve

contain their rage and

uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the

clinking glasses with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear,

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

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

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 them feed us with leftovers as if

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

front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our

knocking at our door,

a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How

everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and

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

“Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat

assuring demeanor was no different from when he

her family were befuddled by his words. What made him so sure

our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier!

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, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month

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

think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves

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

do have

he was 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

- the most expensive restaurant

the highest level of the highest building

the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would

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

filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position

Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

when they learned that Nathan was taking

looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb

place is extremely costly; a simple dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants

the chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to

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

were on their way into the

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 and announced, “I’m sorry, according to

Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed

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