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.

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

could be more humiliating than to be 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 not

lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking

banquet had officially

guests at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet

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

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

could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs

tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood

Samuel approached him and whispered in his

they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with

...

hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

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 a fool in front of everybody, making them feed us with leftovers as if we were some kind of beggars. What

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

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

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

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

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

would fall sick, he has the cash and means to

prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced

assuring demeanor was no different from when he

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

can we have our lunch? I saw

list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single

can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will

afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to

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

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

he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It

Palace - the most

level of the

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

being available to only those

lacked the prestige and position in society would be

family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

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

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

of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve really

this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have a meal here. Let’s

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

company were on their way

of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be

not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed

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