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.

his family had to squeeze

insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched

the lone table in the corridor and

had officially

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

of

came over and ordered the

their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us

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

some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and

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

...

hotel, Leah, who was

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 with leftovers as if we were some kind of beggars.

tried to placate her mother, “I’m sure

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.

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

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

What makes you

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your

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

no different from when he had predicted Mr.

family were befuddled by his words. What made

we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food

The exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar,

explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we

“What makes you think that we can’t afford

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

I do have a few pennies for

bankroll of up to tens

most expensive

the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

upscale restaurant 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 swoon your palate

to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society

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

family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they

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

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

is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would

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

and company were on

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

by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable

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