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.

his family

all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put

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

had officially

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

last round of desserts, yet there was still no

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

family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly

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

pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me?

...

Leah, who

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 of

“I’m sure

relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more

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

on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How

pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they

and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your pill at

relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to

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

befuddled by his words. What made him so sure of

have our lunch?

had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping full year’s salary,

We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her

that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves

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

the meal. I do have a few

Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were just

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

level of the

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

available to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

prestige and

family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

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

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

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

“My god, 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

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

were on their way into

stopped at 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 their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry,

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

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