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

some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his

the corridor and sat

had

to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All

waited till the guests had finished their last round of

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers

and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are

uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly

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

Serves them right for giving me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here

...

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

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

“I’m sure that Nathan

sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than

be knocking at our door, begging

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

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

if grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to

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

no different from when he had predicted

were befuddled by his words. What made him so

have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their

scrumptious and appetizing food that was served at 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,

them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we

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

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

I do have a few

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,

Palace - the most expensive restaurant in

of

view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes

those

and position in

taking the exclusive elevator to the top

family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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 to be somebody in

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

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

Nathan and company were on their way

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 entry to people who are

dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they

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