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.

and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table in the

from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and

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

had officially

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

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

Samuel came over and ordered the servers

their rage and resentment anymore. What do

tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from

some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad,

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

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the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

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

to placate her mother, “I’m sure

friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a turn for

down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our

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

front of everyone? What makes you think that they

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

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

was no different from when he had predicted Mr.

her family were befuddled by his words. What

interrupted when Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our

that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost

explained to her daughter,

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

Nathan...” Penny

do have a

sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

at the highest level of the highest building in

Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip

was exclusive, being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

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

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

the place when they learned that

intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to dine

most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich,

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

“Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost?

company were on their way

A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and

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

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