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

some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up

table in the corridor and

had

to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering

round of

Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve

and resentment anymore. What do they take us for?

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

when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner

What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

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 if we were some kind of beggars. What

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

gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation

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

smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your

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

cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He

qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced

when he had predicted Mr.

his words. What made

Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having

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.

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

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

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

meal. I do have a

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

most expensive restaurant

at the highest level of the highest building in Channing -

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

to only those who

but lacked the prestige and position in society

taking the

place when they learned that Nathan was taking

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

of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but

good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It

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

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, “I’m sorry, according to our dress

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

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