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.

Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to

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

the corridor and sat down, under the mocking

had officially

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

their last round of desserts,

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

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

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

approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet.

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

...

they exited the hotel, Leah,

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

mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive

they’ll be knocking at our door, begging

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

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

fall sick, he has the cash and means to

relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance

by his words.

is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch?

was served at Sean’s seventieth birthday banquet. The exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included

expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her daughter,

can’t afford them?

Nathan...” Penny

worry, let me pay for the meal. I do have

Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions.

- the most expensive restaurant

was situated at the highest level of the highest

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would

only those who

but lacked the prestige and position in society would

and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

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

place looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a

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

Leah the chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our lifetime’s wages to simply have a meal here. Let’s get

“Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care of

were on their

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 code, we deny entry to

being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for

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