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.

everybody sat in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the

and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want to be

corridor and

banquet had

banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable,

had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still no

came over and ordered 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 are only entitled to

and stood

most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered

here to celebrate or to curse

...

moment they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

your dumb idea. We’d assigned you the task 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

tried to placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a turn

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

on, Nathan. We’ve had enough

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

and means to seek out the best medical treatment.

Nathan had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll

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

and her family were befuddled by his words. What made him so

can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on

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, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost

far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained

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

money, Nathan...”

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

sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions.

most expensive restaurant

was situated at the highest level of the highest building in

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

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

and position in society

Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the

by the poshness of the place when

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

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

Where would we find the money to dine here?

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

Nathan and company were on

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

by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or

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