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.

which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his

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

the corridor and

had officially

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

the guests had finished their last round of desserts,

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to

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

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

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

birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I

...

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

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

mother, “I’m

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

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

We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that

front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg us for

and means to seek out the best medical treatment.

relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance

befuddled by his words.

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

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 year’s

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

makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come

have the money, Nathan...” Penny

do

and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were

the most expensive

was situated at the highest level of

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would

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

lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at

to the Pinnacle, taking the

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

Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess

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

chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to

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

company were on their way

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 are

company were 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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