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.

and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit

Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched

the lone table in the corridor and sat down,

had

to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes.

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

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the

and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that

Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly

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

really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making them feed us with leftovers as if

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

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

knocking at our door, begging us for the pill,”

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

makes you think that they would eat their

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 for the

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

his words. What made him so sure of

can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on

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

explained to

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

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off

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

Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were

most expensive restaurant

level of the highest

of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished

available to only those who could boast

prestige and position in society would be snubbed at

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

place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to Cloud Palace

Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb to

up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive

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

words, Nathan and company were on their way

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

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

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