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.

main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family

to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth

table in the corridor and sat down, under

banquet had

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

their last round of

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

their rage and resentment anymore.

stood up abruptly

him and whispered in his ear, “Dad,

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?

...

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

were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us

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

of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would

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

on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that be

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.

had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

he

by his words. What

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

the scrumptious and appetizing food that 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 salary, burning a hole

can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we

“What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

the meal. I do have a few pennies for

he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him,

most expensive restaurant

level of the

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most

to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

but lacked the prestige and

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to

and her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them

place looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to

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

this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would

silly, how much

those words, Nathan and company were on their way into 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

dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some

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