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.

Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table in

away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists.

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

banquet had officially

guests at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes.

had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was

dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered

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

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

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

are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate

...

the hotel, Leah,

as a gift? Thanks for making

to placate her mother, “I’m

ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever.

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

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

pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment.

had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us

from when he had predicted

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

hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their

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 hole

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

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

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

me pay for the meal. I do have

sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing

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

was exclusive, being available to only those who

but lacked the prestige and position in

to the Pinnacle, taking

were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to Cloud Palace for

intercepted nervously. “I guess

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 got

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

Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just

Nathan and company were on

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, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to people who are not

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

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