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

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

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

banquet had officially

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

of desserts, yet there was

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

rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that

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

merrily clinking glasses with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the

me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all

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hotel, Leah,

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 an ingenious idea

“I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended

I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than

everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our

smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your

just throw the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best

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

from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

by his words. What made him so sure of

were interrupted when Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes me

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, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and

dishes are far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you

afford them? Come on, let’s treat

don’t have the money, Nathan...”

worry, let me pay for the meal. I do

a bankroll of up

the most expensive

of the

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

exclusive, being available to only those who could boast

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and

taking the

and her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was

nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to dine

costly; a simple dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it

would we find the money

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

Nathan and company were on

the entrance by a few men in well-tailored suits, who appeared to be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be

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

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