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

treated 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, simply

lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the

banquet had

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

of desserts,

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

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

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

at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad,

they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

as a gift? Thanks for making

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

arguing.” Benson 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

at our door, begging

on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could

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

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

convinced

he

were befuddled by his words. What made him so sure of

Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their

dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping full year’s salary,

dishes are far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we get

insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a

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

me pay for the meal. I do have

money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens

Palace - the most expensive

was situated at the highest level of the highest building in

boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished

available to only those

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the

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

looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess

is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich,

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 a meal here. Let’s

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

company were on their way into

security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave

being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had

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