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

his family put up with the

the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes

had officially

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

finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still

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

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

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

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

for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here

...

the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

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

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

“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

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

him a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of

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

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

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

he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

by his words. What made

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

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 them a month

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

the meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan reassured

that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing

Palace - the most expensive restaurant in

level of the highest building in Channing -

premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon your palate

exclusive, being available to only those who

filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

brought Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

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

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

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

gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost

allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let

words, Nathan and company were on their way

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

not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or

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