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.

Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the

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

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

banquet had

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

finished their last round of desserts, yet

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

straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment

stood up abruptly

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

right for giving me a rotten pill 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 feed

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hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

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

placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan

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

at

We’ve had enough

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

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical

had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat

when he

his words. What made him so sure of his

we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food

that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish

them.” Penny explained to her

we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to

we don’t have the money, Nathan...”

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

had a bankroll of up to tens of millions.

most

level of

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

to only those who could

the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at

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

place when they learned that Nathan

fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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

words gave Leah the chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It

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

Nathan and company were

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

Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and

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