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 squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table in

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

walked over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the

banquet had

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

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

came over and ordered the servers to serve the

contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us

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

his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered

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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exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of

tried to placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan

suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that

be knocking at our door, begging us for the

a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that

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

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

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

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

family were befuddled by his words. What

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 me

exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters,

expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama

that we can’t afford

don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

for the meal. I do have

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, as

most expensive restaurant

of the highest building in

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would

to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power,

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be

taking the exclusive elevator

family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve really got to be somebody in order

we find the money to dine here? It would

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

and company were on

who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our

Gucci,

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