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 Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the

Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not

walked over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of

banquet had

banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes.

had finished their last round of

ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and

rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only entitled

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

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

really here to

...

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

your dumb idea. We’d assigned you the 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

mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended so,

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. Our situation would only take a turn

Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for the

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

just throw the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you

cash and means to seek out the best medical

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

he had predicted Mr.

her family were befuddled by his words. What made

is hungry, Papa. When can we have our

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 year’s salary, burning a hole

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

afford them? Come on, let’s treat

the money, Nathan...”

I do have a few

had a bankroll of

the most expensive restaurant in

at the highest level of the highest building in

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 with

those

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would

her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to

of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking

fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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

Where would we find the

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

company were on

were stopped at the entrance by a few men in well-tailored suits, 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

bemused 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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