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.

everybody sat in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable,

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

in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes

banquet had officially

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

of desserts, yet there was

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

if it was the 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

him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and

pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

and your dumb idea. We’d assigned you the task of finding a suitable birthday present for Sean. What 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

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

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

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

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

means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your pill

convinced they’ll eat humble

assuring demeanor was no different from when he

were befuddled by his words. What made him so sure of his

Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food

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

Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else when we get

Nathan insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on,

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

for the meal. I do have a few pennies for

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 were just

most

of the highest building in Channing

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

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

and position in society

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

and her family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned

fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess

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 got to be

find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s

silly, how much could a simple

and company were on

entrance by a few men in well-tailored suits, who appeared to be 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 dress

not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable

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