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

outcasts. How they had 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

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

banquet had officially

were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All except for the

waited till the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet there was still

came over and ordered

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

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

of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have

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

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the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

you and your 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 of everybody, making them

“I’m sure that Nathan

embarrassed 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 turn

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

on, Nathan. We’ve had

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

if grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out

convinced they’ll eat

demeanor was no different from when he had predicted Mr.

and her family were befuddled by his words.

were interrupted when Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our

and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras,

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

we can’t afford them?

Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a

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

bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had

the most

the highest level of the highest building in

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

exclusive, being available to only those

and position in society

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive

the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking

so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it

stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most

god, 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 get out of

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 take

company were on

seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to

dressed in Gucci,

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