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.

in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze

Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They

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

had officially

guests at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive

round of desserts, yet there was still

finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and his

if it was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only entitled to

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

guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and

Serves them right for 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 the wonderful food? I’d rather

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they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

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 as

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

I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would

down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,”

shot him a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had

they just throw the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg us

fall sick, he has the cash and means to

Nathan had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie

from when he had predicted

his words. What

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

referring to the scrumptious and appetizing food that was served at Sean’s seventieth birthday banquet. The exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more.

afford them.” Penny explained to her

Nathan insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a good meal

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

meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan reassured

he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him,

Palace - the most

of the highest

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

was exclusive, being available to only those who

but lacked the prestige and position in society would be

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

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

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

dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive

god, 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 have a meal

on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much

and company were on their way into

stopped at the entrance 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

he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable

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