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.

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

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

the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under

had officially

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

their last round of desserts,

over and ordered the servers to serve

it was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly

whispered in his

them right 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 I feed them with all the wonderful food? I’d rather feed

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moment they exited the hotel, Leah,

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.

her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan

utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would

calm down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at

We’ve had enough of your nonsense.

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

cash and means to seek out the best

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us

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

words. What made him so

can we have our lunch?

was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu

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

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

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

worry, let me pay for the meal. I do have a few

and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll

the most expensive restaurant

the highest level of the highest

the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip

available to only those

but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking

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

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

we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have a

Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal

words, Nathan and company were

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 not

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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