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 themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table

more humiliating than to be treated like some 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, simply walking

lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes

banquet had officially

with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary table

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

over and ordered

it was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and

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,

for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed

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

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

friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a

be knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,”

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

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

if grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your pill at

qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced

no different from when he

his words. What made him so

“Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much

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

too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s

we don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

I do have a few pennies for

obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of

most expensive

level of the highest building in

Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the

only those who could boast excessive wealth, power,

lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top

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

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it

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 order

as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply

worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me

company were on their way into

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 are

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

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