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.

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

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,

the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking

had

at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive

round of desserts, yet there

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

their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that

an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from

clinking glasses with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson,

rotten pill for my birthday. What 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

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they exited the hotel, Leah, who

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 for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making

tried to placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan

suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure

knocking at our door, begging us

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

pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg us

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

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

was no different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s

and her family were befuddled by his words. What

“Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It

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

can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook

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

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

meal. I do have

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

Palace - the most

situated at the highest level of the highest

restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip

being available to only those who could boast excessive

and position in society would be

family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to

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

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

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 doesn’t just

the chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s

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

were on their way

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

bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared

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