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.

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

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

walked over to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes

banquet had

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

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

the dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to

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

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

his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear,

birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate

...

the hotel, Leah, who was

the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a

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

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

they’ll be knocking at

We’ve had enough

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

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

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

from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

and her family were befuddled by his words.

hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch?

expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping full year’s salary, burning a hole in their

Penny explained to her daughter,

afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves

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

for the meal. I do have a few

was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of

most

was situated at the highest level of the highest building in

and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up

was exclusive, being available to only those who

lacked the prestige and position in

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

the place when they learned

Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to

thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing,

Leah the chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the

tried to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal

company were on

man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look

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

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