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.

which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze

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 seen as impertinent

table in the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of

had

with successive

last round of desserts, yet there was still no food served on

Samuel came over and ordered the

his family could not contain their rage and

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood

with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in

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

...

they exited the hotel, Leah,

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

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

of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that

everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at

rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had

makes you think that they would eat their

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

convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to

when he

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

can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes me

was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any

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

makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on,

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

do have

with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions.

the most expensive restaurant

the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

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

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

but lacked the prestige and position in society would be

taking the exclusive elevator to

the poshness of the place when they learned that

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

“It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing,

daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost

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

company were on their way into

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,

he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable

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