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.

and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into

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

corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of

banquet had

were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All

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

over and ordered the servers

the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take

uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from

his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet. They’d

are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful food? I’d rather feed

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

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

“I’m

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

they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for

on, Nathan. We’ve had enough

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

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your

prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

was no different from when he had predicted

befuddled by his words. What made him

have our

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, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a

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

we can’t afford them?

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

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

wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of

- the most

level of the

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

was exclusive, being available to only those

the prestige and position in society would be

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

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

Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a

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

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

those words, Nathan and company were on their

security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced,

in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255