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.

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

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

the corridor and

banquet had officially

at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive

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

the dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered

family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us

reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from

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

they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful food? I’d

...

the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

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 an ingenious idea

“I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t

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

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

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

of everyone? What makes you think that they would

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

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

no different from when he

words. What made

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

the scrumptious 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 Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month to even a whopping

them.” Penny explained

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

Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

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

he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all

the most expensive

situated at the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

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

only those who

prestige and position in society would be snubbed

and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

when

nervously. “I guess it would

of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t

as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here?

tried to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how

Nathan and company were

the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress

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

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