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.

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

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

and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests and

banquet had

sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the solitary table in the

till the guests had finished their last round of desserts,

came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson

was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are

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

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

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 all the wonderful food? I’d rather feed the

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exited the hotel, Leah,

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

placate her mother, “I’m sure that

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

they’ll be knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,” Nathan

him a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of

in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg us for

and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need

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

assuring demeanor was no different from when he

befuddled by his words. What made him so sure of

Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having

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 full year’s salary, burning a

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

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

Nathan...” Penny trailed

pay for the meal. I do have

pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of

the most expensive restaurant

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

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

to only those who could boast excessive

the prestige and position in society would

brought Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

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

fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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,

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

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

company were on their way into

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

in Gucci, Armani, or

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