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.

the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable,

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

the corridor and sat down, under the

had

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

till the guests had finished their last round of desserts,

ordered the servers to serve

contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re

banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in

are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all

...

they exited the hotel, Leah, who

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

“I’m sure

friends and relatives today. I’m sure

be knocking at our door, begging us for the

on, Nathan. We’ve

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

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

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

was no different from when he had predicted Mr.

words.

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

that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any

Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook

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

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

pay for the meal. I do have a few

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

most expensive

of the highest building in Channing

Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip

being available to only those

and

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

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

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

extremely costly; a simple dish could cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in

Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply

guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just

were

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

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

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