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.

Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into

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

over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests and

had

successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary table in the

waited till the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still

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

Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

stood up abruptly from the

approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped

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

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who

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 for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making them feed us with leftovers as if we

“I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended

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

be knocking at our door, begging

We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could

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

grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out

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

from when he had predicted

words. What made him so sure of

have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on

the scrumptious and appetizing food that 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,

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

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

we don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny

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 millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

level of the

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

was exclusive, being available to only those who could boast

and position

family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

place when

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

to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants

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

to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much

company were on their way into

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

Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels,

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