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.
Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into
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
over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests and
had officially
banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the
their last round of desserts, yet
finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to
if it was the final 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 entitled to
scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly.
of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and
pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or
...
the hotel, Leah, who
him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a
tried to placate her mother, “I’m sure
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
knocking at our door, begging
on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of
pill away in front of everyone? What makes you
grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your
had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie
assuring demeanor was no different from when he had predicted Mr.
words. What made him so sure
pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their
that had included Wagyu
Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained
Nathan insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a
Nathan...” Penny trailed
let me pay for the meal. I do
obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions.
Palace - the most expensive restaurant
situated at the highest level of the highest building
boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip
to only those
the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud
and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to
family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking
Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.
extremely costly; a simple dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve
good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have
worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take
and company were on their way into the
stopped 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
he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for
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