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.

hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had

from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want to be seen as impertinent and

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

had

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

guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still no food served

ordered the servers to serve the

contain their rage and resentment anymore. What

tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the

was merrily clinking glasses with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his

Are they really here to celebrate or to

...

Leah, who was bitter,

a 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

mother, “I’m sure that

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

Soon they’ll be knocking at our

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

in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat

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

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return

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

befuddled by his words. What made him so sure

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

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

afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we get

makes you think that we can’t afford

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

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

with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they

most expensive restaurant in

was situated at the highest level of the highest building

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

only those who could boast excessive wealth,

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

her family to the Pinnacle, taking the

by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them

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

the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve really got to be somebody in order to dine

chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine

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

words, Nathan and company were on their way

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 dress code, we deny

dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had

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