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

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

corridor and sat

banquet had officially

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

Samuel came over and ordered the

could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take

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

whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family

thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful

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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, making them feed us with leftovers as if we were some kind of beggars.

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

relatives today. I’m sure that

they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,”

rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve

away in front of everyone? What makes you think that

if grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek

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

he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

by his words. What made him so

mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them

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

far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter,

that we can’t afford them?

have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

do have a

sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of

most

situated at the highest level of the highest building in

boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would

being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

and position

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

her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that

place looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to dine in

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

is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the

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

and company were on their way into

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

what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or

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