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.

in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze

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

and sat down, under the

banquet had

successive

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

dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the

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 entitled to

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s

whispered in

birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here

...

the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

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

to placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan

of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than

everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for

rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had

front of everyone? What makes you think that they

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

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

no different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

his words. What made him

Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on

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 a month to even a whopping full year’s salary, burning a hole in

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

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

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a

I do have a

he had a bankroll of up to

- the most expensive

at the highest level of

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would

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

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it

costly; 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

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 out

tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care

Nathan and company were on their way into the

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

in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for the

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