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 into the

downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to 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 as impertinent

the corridor and sat

had officially

guests at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet

round of

over and ordered the

his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or

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

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

really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why

...

exited the hotel, Leah,

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 leftovers as if we were some kind of beggars.

to placate her mother, “I’m sure that

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

Soon they’ll be knocking at our door,

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

everyone? What makes you think

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

he had predicted

were befuddled by his words. What made him so

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

was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included

explained

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves

have the money, Nathan...” Penny

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

was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to

most expensive restaurant in

of the highest

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

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

filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at

brought Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking

by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking

and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a

stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich,

robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would

“Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal

words, Nathan and company were on their way into the

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

bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels,

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