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.

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

the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment

and sat down, under the

had

sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet

had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was

finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers

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

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

approached him and whispered

they really here to celebrate or to curse me?

...

they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of everybody,

mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended

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

at our door, begging us for

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

of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words

would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek

his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us

was no different from when he

family were befuddled by his words. What

is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so

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

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

“What makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat

Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

let me pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan

was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

at the highest level of the highest building

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

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

filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be

Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

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

Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I

costly; a simple dish could cost up to tens 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 somebody in order to dine

“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

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

words, Nathan and company were on their way

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 code, we deny

Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for

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