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.

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

be treated like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put

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

banquet had officially

guests at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary table

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

came over and ordered the

Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars

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

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

rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

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

“I’m

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

at our door, begging us for

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

the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they

he has the cash and means to seek out the best

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to

different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance

were befuddled by his words. What made

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

We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when

makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

meal. I do have a few

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

- the most

was situated at the highest level of

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes

only those who could boast excessive wealth,

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of the

daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to Cloud Palace for

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it

a 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

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

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

and company were on their

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,

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255