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.

in the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table in

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 and rude, simply walking

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

banquet had officially

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

finished their last round of desserts, yet

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered

not contain their rage and

point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up

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

pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I

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hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a

to placate her mother, “I’m

stop arguing.” Benson suggested gloomily, “We’ve utterly 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

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

Nathan. We’ve had enough of

front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg

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

“Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie

when he had predicted Mr.

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

our lunch? I saw them having so much food

of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many

Penny explained to her daughter, “Mama will cook you something else

we can’t afford them? Come

have the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

for the meal. I do have a few pennies

had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they were

- the most expensive

highest level of the highest building in Channing

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

was exclusive, being available to only those who

and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

taking the exclusive elevator to the top of

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

place looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a

a simple dish could cost 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 really got to be somebody

as she gasped, “My 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

on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me

were on their

restaurant. A man who seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly

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

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