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.

Benson and his

humiliating than to be treated like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to 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 to be seen as impertinent and rude, simply walking away from his dad’s

in the corridor and sat down,

had

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

of desserts, yet there was still no

ordered the servers to serve

final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us

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

was merrily 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

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 feed the

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moment they exited the hotel, Leah, who

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 an

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

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

Soon they’ll be knocking at our

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

of everyone? What makes you think that

if grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment.

had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced

demeanor was no different from when he had

words. What

Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes me

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. Any single dish could cost them a

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

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a good

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

do have

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

Palace - the most expensive

level of the highest building in Channing

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

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

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

to the Pinnacle, taking

of the place when

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just

as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money

a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could

were on their way into

of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and

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

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