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.

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

his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists.

lone table in the corridor and sat

had officially

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

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

and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and

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

the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the

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

they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with

...

they exited the hotel, Leah,

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

her mother, “I’m sure that

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

at our door, begging

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

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

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s

her family were befuddled by his words. What made

Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them

had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping

too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we get

“What makes you think that we can’t afford

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

do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan

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

- the most expensive restaurant

of the highest building in Channing

overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip

available to only those who could

but lacked the prestige and

taking

by the poshness of the place when they

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

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

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 to simply have a meal here. Let’s get

guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care

Nathan and company were on their

to be their supervisor gave

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

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