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.

sat in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves

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

over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under

banquet had

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

of desserts, yet there was

came over and ordered the servers

rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are

reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re done with the

most distinguished 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.

me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful

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the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

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 of beggars. What an ingenious idea of

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

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

Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging

Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that

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

to seek out the best medical

had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

were befuddled by his words.

hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes

included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish

far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama

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

don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a

let me pay for the meal. I do have

Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll

Palace - the most

was situated at the highest level of the highest building

of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who

those who could boast

and position in society

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

her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned

Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a

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

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

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

were on their way

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

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

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