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 had to squeeze themselves to fit

treated like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away 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

in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests and

had

to a sumptuous feast with successive

till the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still no food served on

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to

if 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

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

his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet.

they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool

her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended

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

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

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

in front of everyone? What makes you think that they

he has the cash and means to

had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return

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

befuddled by his words. What made

hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes me

glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost

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

have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

meal. I do

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

the most

at the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

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

only those who could boast excessive wealth,

lacked the prestige and position in society would be

Pinnacle, taking

when they learned that Nathan was taking them to Cloud Palace

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

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 to dine

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

Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let

and company were on their way into the

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

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

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