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

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 away from his dad’s birthday

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

had

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

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

over and ordered

contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only entitled

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

banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear,

What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful

...

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

and 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

placate her mother, “I’m sure that

suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a turn for

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

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

of everyone? What makes you think

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

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to

demeanor was no different from when he

befuddled by his words. What made

have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It

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

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

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a good meal

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

for the meal. I do

money 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

- the most expensive restaurant

of

premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that

only those who could boast excessive wealth,

the prestige and position in society would

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

place when they learned

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

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 to

“My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our

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

words, Nathan and company were on their way into the

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,

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

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