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.

his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into

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 impertinent and

in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking

had

successive delectable, mouth-watering

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

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

contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for?

he had reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re done with the

was merrily clinking glasses with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet.

What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why

...

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

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

“I’m sure that Nathan

stop arguing.” Benson suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever. Our situation would only take a turn for the

at our door,

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

makes

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

no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll

he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s

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

is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes me so

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

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

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

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

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

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

most expensive restaurant

was situated at the highest level of the highest building

ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon

being available to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

of the place when they learned that Nathan was

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

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

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

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

Nathan and company were on their way into the

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 people who are not appropriately

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

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