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 main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into

Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want

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

had

with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet

finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still

Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers

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

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

his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear,

really here to celebrate or to curse

...

they exited the hotel, Leah, who was

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

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

I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive

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

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

they just throw the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think

has the cash and means to seek out the best medical

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

from when he had

family were befuddled by his words. What made him so

can we have our lunch? I saw them

expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single

them.” Penny explained

afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to

money, Nathan...”

pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies

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

the most expensive restaurant in

of the highest building in Channing -

of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes

was exclusive, being available to only those who could boast excessive

lacked the prestige and position in society

Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the

when they learned that Nathan was taking them

so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost 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 really got to be somebody in order

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

be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me

Nathan and company were on

suits, who appeared to be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an

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

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