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.

the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table in the

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. They did not want to be seen as impertinent and rude, simply

the lone table in the corridor and sat down,

had

feast with successive delectable,

finished their last round of desserts, yet

was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the

family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore.

reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s

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

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

...

they exited the hotel, Leah,

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

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

“We’ve utterly 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

at our

Nathan. We’ve had enough of

front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg us for

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

qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for

was no different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s

and her family were befuddled by his words. What

thoughts 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

The exhaustive list was 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 year’s salary,

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

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

money, Nathan...”

do have a few pennies

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

- the most expensive restaurant

at the highest level of the highest building in

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

those who could boast excessive wealth,

and position in society would

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the

poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan

fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost

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

the chills as she gasped, “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 allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care of

those words, Nathan and company were on

who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to people who

company were bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and

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