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.

main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit

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

and sat down, under the

had officially

successive delectable,

last round of desserts, yet

finished, Samuel came over and ordered the

not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

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

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

birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them

...

moment they exited the hotel, Leah,

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

her mother, “I’m

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

down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for

him a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that be

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

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

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

when he

her family were befuddled by his words. What made him

our lunch? I saw them having so much

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 could cost them a month to even a whopping full year’s salary, burning a hole in their

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

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

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

meal. I do

Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of

- the most expensive

of the highest building in Channing -

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

was exclusive, being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

prestige and position in society

Pinnacle, taking

place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to Cloud Palace for

looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to

is one of the most expensive restaurants

we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have

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

company were on their way into the

to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m

not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for

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