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.

the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table

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

and sat down, under the

had officially

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

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

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

their rage and resentment anymore.

point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood

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

rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to

...

moment they exited the hotel, Leah,

as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front

her mother, “I’m

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

they’ll be knocking at our door, begging

We’ve had

pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat

fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out

about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for

no different from when he had predicted

befuddled by his words. What made him

interrupted when Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I

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,

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

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

money, Nathan...” Penny

worry, let me pay for the meal. I do

money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of

the most expensive

level of the highest building in Channing - The

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

to only those

prestige and position in society would be

her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to Cloud Palace for

Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

a simple dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most

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

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

those words, Nathan and company were on their way into

restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress

dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared

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