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

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.

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

banquet had

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

of desserts, yet

over and ordered the servers

the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly

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

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

...

hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

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,

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

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

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

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

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

he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t

relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie

assuring demeanor was no different from when he

by his words. What made him so sure

is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their

made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that 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

afford them.” Penny explained to

insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a

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

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

never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all

the most expensive

was situated at the highest level of the

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

those

the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

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

daunted by the poshness of the place when

Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a

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

“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 have a meal here. Let’s get out of

silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me

Nathan and company were on

be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their

being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable

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