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.

Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table

humiliating 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 up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want to

in the corridor and sat down,

had

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

round of

over and ordered

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

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

approached him and whispered

giving me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or

...

moment they exited the hotel, Leah, who

“I’m

of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only

at our door, begging us for the pill,” Nathan

Nathan. We’ve had

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

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

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

he had predicted Mr.

were befuddled by his words.

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

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

dishes are far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter,

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a good meal

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

the meal. I do have a few pennies for

with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of

- the most

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

Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon your palate with

those who could boast excessive wealth, power,

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in

to the Pinnacle, taking

her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan

Benson intercepted nervously. “I

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

this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost

on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost?

company were

suits, who appeared to be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be

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

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