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.

Peony Hall, Benson and his

and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched

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

had officially

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

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

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

and

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table.

him and whispered in

are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me?

...

hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

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 if we were some kind of beggars. What

to placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended so,

embarrassed 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 turn for the

knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,”

a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that be

everyone? What makes you think that they would eat

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

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

by his words. What made him so sure of his

thoughts were interrupted when Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I

and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and

are far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t 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

money, Nathan...” Penny

let me pay for the meal. I do have a

money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they

Palace - the most

the highest level of

and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up

available to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power,

filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position

Pinnacle, taking

by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

place looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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

find the money to

silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let

and company were on their way into

who seemed to be their supervisor

he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer

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