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.

his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into

Nonetheless, Benson and his

lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests

banquet had officially

feast with successive delectable,

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

dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the

the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs

stood up abruptly from the

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

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 the wonderful food? I’d rather

...

hotel, Leah, who was

hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us

her mother, “I’m sure

ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that

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

“Come on, Nathan. We’ve

What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg

grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your pill at

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

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

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

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

glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish

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

“What makes you think that we can’t afford

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

I do

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

- the most

was situated at the highest level of the highest building in Channing -

the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could

available to only those who could

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

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of the

and her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a

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

would we find the money to dine here? It would cost

be silly, how much could a

words, Nathan and company were on their

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 to people

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

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