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

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

walked over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under

had

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

of desserts, yet there was still no

finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the

his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What

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

him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet.

for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in

placate her mother, “I’m sure that

Benson suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad

knocking at

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

What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg

has the cash and means to seek out the best

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

assuring demeanor was no different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance

befuddled by his words. What made him so sure of his

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

expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping full year’s salary, burning a hole in their

them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will

“What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come

the money, Nathan...” Penny

meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan

sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens

Palace - the most

at the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

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

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

the prestige and position in society would

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top

place when they learned that Nathan was taking them

intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost

most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve really got to be somebody in order to

is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money 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

man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look

bemused by what 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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