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

could be more 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 be seen as impertinent and rude, simply walking away

the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests and

had

a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary

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

finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson

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

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

of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his

they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

you and your dumb idea. We’d assigned you the task of finding a suitable birthday present for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks

“I’m sure that

suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our

calm down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,” Nathan

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

everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg us for

has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He

no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie

when he had

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

When can we have our lunch? I

had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could

them.” Penny explained

think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a

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

the meal. I do have a few

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

the most expensive restaurant

level of the highest building in Channing -

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

exclusive, being available to only those who could

and position in society would be snubbed

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

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

so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess

of thousands.” 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

good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages

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

words, Nathan and company were

the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according

being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some

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