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.

Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table in the

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 walking away from his dad’s birthday

and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests and

had officially

sumptuous feast with successive delectable,

had finished their last round of desserts,

dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered

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

scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s

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

Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I

...

hotel, Leah, who

assigned you the task of finding a suitable birthday 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

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

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

everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our

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

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

if grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out

no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll

demeanor was no different from when he

by his words. What

thoughts were interrupted when Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, 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 a

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

we can’t afford

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

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

was never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It

Palace - the most

at the highest level of the

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

to only those who

prestige and position in society would

her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I

dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but

Leah the chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us

silly, how much could a

Nathan and company were on

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 and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to people who are not appropriately

Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for

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