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

than to be treated like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put

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

had

at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary

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

came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson

rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars

and stood up

glasses with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad,

thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should

...

Leah, who was bitter,

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

her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

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

at our door,

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

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

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

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

he had

and her family were befuddled by his words. What made

can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It

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

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

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

have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

let me pay for the meal. I do have a

never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of

- the most expensive

situated at the highest level of the highest building

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

those who

prestige and position in society would be

and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of the

of the place when they learned

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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

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

tried 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 take

and company were on their way into the

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 people who are not

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

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