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

like some 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 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

had officially

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

of desserts, yet there was still no food

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

could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from

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

they really here to celebrate

...

moment they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

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,

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

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

knocking at our door,

on, Nathan. We’ve

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

cash and means to seek out

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

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

were befuddled by his words. What made

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

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

afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else

we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

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

money and 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

Palace - the most expensive

highest level of the highest building

premium ingredients and the most accomplished

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

prestige and position

taking the exclusive elevator

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

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

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 the rich, you’ve really got to be somebody in order

robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us

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

those words, Nathan and company were on their

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

Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable

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