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.

main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to

Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want to be seen

the corridor and sat

had officially

with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary table in

last round of desserts, yet there was still

and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and

rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars

point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged

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 the dinner and left the

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

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exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

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

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

be knocking at our door, begging

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

away in front of everyone? What makes you

the cash and means to seek out the

no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance

words. What

When can we have our lunch? I

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, burning a hole in

too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained

that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a good meal

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

meal. I do have a few

he was never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up

- the most expensive

was situated at the highest level of

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

exclusive, being available to only those who

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in

brought Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was

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

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

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

to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how

company were

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 entry

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

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