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

to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his

the corridor and sat down,

banquet had officially

a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All

their last round of desserts, yet there

Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers

the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re done with the

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

they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should

...

hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

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.

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

and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a turn for

they’ll be knocking at our door,

“Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense.

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

means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t

qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

different from when he had predicted Mr.

and her family were befuddled by his words. What made him so sure of his

Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes

included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone,

Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook

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

we don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a

I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan

pretty sure that he had a bankroll

the most

was situated at the highest level of the highest building

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

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

and position in society would be

her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to

the place when they learned

intercepted nervously.

thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater

she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the

tried to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple

and company were on their

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 to our dress code, we deny entry

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

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