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.

Peony Hall, Benson and his

wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his

over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under

had officially

treated to a sumptuous feast with successive

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

and ordered

family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

scowl and stood up

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

giving me 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 all

...

moment they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

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

tried to placate her mother, “I’m sure that

“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

down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at

a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense.

makes you think that they would eat their words and

has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t

convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to

from when he had predicted Mr.

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

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

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

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves

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

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

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

most expensive restaurant

was situated at the highest level of the highest building

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

to only those who could boast

but lacked the prestige and

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

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

Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it

taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve

Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have

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

words, Nathan and company were

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

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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