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 to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny

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

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

banquet had officially

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

their last round of desserts,

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and

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

scowl and stood up abruptly from the table.

guests at 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 rather

here to celebrate or

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

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 with leftovers as if we were some kind

mother, “I’m sure

Benson suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a turn

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

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

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

and means to seek out the

prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced

he

by his words.

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

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 to even a

Penny explained to her

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

we don’t have the money, Nathan...”

do have a few

sure that he had a bankroll of up to

Palace - the most

of the highest building in Channing -

and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could

was exclusive, being available to only those

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in

to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

nervously. “I guess it would cost

is 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 just cater to the rich, you’ve really got

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 our lifetime’s wages

guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple

Nathan and company were

appeared to be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced,

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

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