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.

in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable,

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 away

table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their

banquet had officially

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

their last round of desserts, yet there was still no food served on their

Samuel came over and ordered the servers

and resentment anymore. What do they take us

if he had reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly

of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson,

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

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

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 we were some kind of beggars. What an ingenious

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

in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive

knocking at our door,

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

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

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

“Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for

from when he had

his words. What

mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them

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

afford them.” Penny explained to

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

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

let me pay for the meal. I do have a few

was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to

Palace - the most expensive restaurant in

at the highest level of the highest building

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

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

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position

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

when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

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

a simple dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in

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

guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care of the

Nathan and company were on their way into the

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

by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some

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