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.

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

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

lone table in the corridor and sat

banquet had officially

with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the

the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet

was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers

the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore.

if 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

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

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

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

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

“I’m sure that Nathan

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

knocking at

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 would eat their words and beg us for

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

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

assuring demeanor was no different from when he had predicted Mr.

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

When can we have our lunch?

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

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

you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a good meal

Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

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

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

most expensive restaurant in

level of the highest building in Channing -

and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that could swoon your palate with

to only those who could boast excessive wealth, power, and

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

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

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

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

is extremely 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

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

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

and company were

A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly

being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they

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