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.

main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to

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, simply walking away from his dad’s birthday

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

banquet had officially

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

till the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still

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

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

if he had reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from

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

birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the

...

Leah, who

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 them feed us with leftovers

“I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

suggested 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 would only take a turn for

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

smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve

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

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

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

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

his words. What made him so sure of

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

that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many

Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to

we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s

we don’t have the money, Nathan...”

let me pay for the meal. I do

was never obsessed 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 him,

most expensive

at the highest level of

restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon your palate

exclusive, being available to only those who could boast excessive

but lacked the prestige and position in

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

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

tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the

words gave Leah 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 wages to simply have

their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care of the

company were on

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 an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to people who are

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

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