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

insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not

corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of

banquet had officially

a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes.

last round of desserts, yet there was still no food served on their

Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and his

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

an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re done

of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear,

really here to celebrate or to curse me?

...

the hotel, Leah,

birthday present for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look

“I’m

Benson suggested gloomily, “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

knocking at our door, begging

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

in front of everyone? What makes you think that

grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out

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

from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance

befuddled by his words.

is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having

was referring to the scrumptious and appetizing food that was 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,

Penny explained to her

can’t afford them? Come

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

the meal. I do have a few

wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant

Palace - the most expensive

level of the highest building in Channing - The

Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could

being available to only those who could boast excessive

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position

Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the

of the place when they learned

so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to dine

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

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

smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly,

and company were on their

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 deny

dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed

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