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

walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want

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

had officially

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

last round of desserts, yet there was still no

came over and ordered the servers to

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

stood up abruptly

clinking 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

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

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exited the hotel, Leah, who

with an embarrassing pill as a gift?

“I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended

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

be knocking at our door,

“Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough

everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and

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

Nathan had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

different from when he

his words. What made

have our lunch? I saw them having so much

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,

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

afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a

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

I do have a few

sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing

the most expensive

at the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon your palate

those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

and position in society would

the Pinnacle, taking the

the poshness of the place when they learned

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

costly; 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

as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would

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

and company were on their way into

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 an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m

said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they

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