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.

in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family

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

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

had

treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary table

of

finished, Samuel came over and ordered

family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or

gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re done

him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the

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

...

Leah, who

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

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

of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a turn for the

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

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

throw the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words

he has the cash and means to seek

prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s

by his words. What

interrupted when Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw

was 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

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

insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come

we don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a diffident

worry, let me pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies

was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant

most expensive restaurant

the highest level of the highest building in

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

exclusive, being available to only those who

prestige and position

family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of the

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

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost

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

god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the

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

those words, Nathan and company were on their way

the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to people who are not

company were bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci,

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