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.

and his

all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and

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

banquet had

successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the

of desserts, yet

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

not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take

and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged

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

Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I

...

hotel, Leah, who

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

placate her mother, “I’m sure that

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 would only take a turn for the

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

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

everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and

fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment.

relax, I’m convinced they’ll

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

family were befuddled by his words.

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

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,

explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else

afford them? Come on,

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

meal. I do have a few pennies

and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of

Palace - the most expensive

situated at the highest level of the highest building

most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon

Palace was exclusive, being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of the

place when

so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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 doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve really got to be somebody in

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

a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could

Nathan and company were on their way into

were 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, according to our

by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci,

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