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.

main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable,

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 as impertinent and rude,

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

had officially

successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except

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

was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered

family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars

tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,”

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

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 food? I’d rather

...

they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making

to placate her mother, “I’m

sure that dad would only find us more

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

shot him a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve

of everyone? What makes you think that they would

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

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

demeanor was no different from when he had predicted

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

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

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

Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama

think that we can’t afford

money, Nathan...” Penny

for the meal. I do have

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

most expensive restaurant in

was situated at the highest level of the highest building in

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

being available to only those who could boast

but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed

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

poshness of the place when they learned that

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

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 dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have a meal here. Let’s get

tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly,

Nathan and company were on their way into

the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry,

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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