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.

was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to

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

lone table in the corridor and sat

banquet had officially

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

the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there

over and ordered the

Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What

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

approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have

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

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hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

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

her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever.

at our door, begging us for

Nathan. We’ve had enough of

What makes you think that they would eat their words

the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment.

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

demeanor was no different from when he had predicted

family were befuddled by his words. What

hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having

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, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping full

explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you

you think that we can’t afford

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

me pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan reassured

he had a bankroll

Palace - the most expensive

of the highest

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

being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be

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

place when they learned that Nathan was taking them

Benson intercepted nervously.

cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it

“My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine

tried to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple

and company were on their way into the

of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly

Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared

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