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.

was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable,

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 walking away

in the corridor and

had

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

round of desserts, yet there was still no food served on

and ordered the

and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are

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

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 the dinner and left the

they really here to celebrate or to curse me?

...

the hotel, Leah, who

idea. We’d assigned you the task of finding 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 front of everybody, making them feed us with leftovers as if we were some kind of beggars. What

“I’m

gloomily, “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

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

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

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

the cash and means to seek out

“Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

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

her family were befuddled by his words. What made him so sure

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

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

Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook

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

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

I do have a few pennies for that,”

he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had

the most expensive restaurant

of the highest building in Channing - The

panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon your palate

only those

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in

taking the exclusive

of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking

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

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 order to

words gave Leah 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 simply have

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

and company were on their way into

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

company were bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani,

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