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.

which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family

more humiliating than to be treated like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his

the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the

had

at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet

last round of desserts, yet there was still no

over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and his

was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table.

and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson,

for giving me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should

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hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

birthday present for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a

“I’m sure that

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

knocking at our door, begging us for the

on, Nathan. We’ve

makes you think that they would eat their words and beg us for

fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He

prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for

he had

by his words. What made him so

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,

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

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

Nathan...” Penny

for the meal. I do have

had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had

Palace - the most

level of the highest building

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

available to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and

family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to

by the poshness of the place when they learned that

Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would

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

would we find the money to dine here? It

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

company were on their way

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

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

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