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.

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

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 seen

corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes

had officially

a sumptuous feast with successive

had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still

over and ordered

not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only

had reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged

when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left

really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all

...

the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks

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

utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad

they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us

smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that be

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

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

prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll

he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for his

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

is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them

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, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them

are far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else

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

don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny

me pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies for that,”

bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were

most expensive restaurant

of the highest

ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon your palate

only those who could boast

but lacked the prestige and

her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the

her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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

Leah the chills as 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 wages to simply have a meal here. Let’s get

to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me

company were on their way

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 to

bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani,

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