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 the miserable, tiny

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

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

banquet had

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

their last round of desserts, yet there was still no

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

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

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

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

giving me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them

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exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

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

her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

I’m sure that dad would only

Soon they’ll be knocking at our

We’ve had enough of your

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

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

Nathan had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

family were befuddled by his words. What made him

“Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I

birthday banquet. The exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar,

Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we get

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s

money, Nathan...”

for the meal. I do have a few

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 just

most expensive restaurant in

was situated at the highest level of

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

being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

brought Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to

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

nervously. “I guess it

is extremely costly; 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 cater to

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

“Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple

those words, Nathan and company were

the entrance by a few men in well-tailored suits, who appeared to be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them

by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for the

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