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.

which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to

like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his

over to the lone table in the corridor and

had officially

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

guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still

was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered

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

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

with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad,

pill for 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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hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

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

“I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

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

calm down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our

shot him a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had

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

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

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and

no different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s

words. What made

we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their

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 month to even a whopping full year’s salary, burning a hole

far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to

you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a

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

meal. I do have a few pennies for that,”

a bankroll of up to tens of millions.

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

was situated at the highest level of the

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

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

lacked the prestige and position in society

to the Pinnacle, taking the

the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

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

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

the money to dine here? It

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

company were on their way into

seemed to

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

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