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.

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

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

and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests

banquet had officially

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

of desserts, yet there was still

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered

straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and

and stood up

was merrily clinking glasses with some of 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 and left the

giving me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to

...

they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

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

to placate her mother, “I’m sure that

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

Soon they’ll be knocking at our

rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve

away in front of everyone? What makes you think

grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He doesn’t need your

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

when he

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

we have our lunch? I saw them

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

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

afford them? Come on,

don’t have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in

for the meal. I do

was pretty sure 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

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

to only those who could boast

were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and position in society

to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

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

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

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

is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine here? It would cost us our

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

words, Nathan and company were on their way into the

were stopped at the entrance by a few 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

he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer

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