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.

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

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 seen as impertinent and

table in the corridor and

had

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

waited till the guests had finished their last round of desserts,

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

it was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only entitled

stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged

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

for giving me a rotten pill for 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?

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed

birthday present for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift?

mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended so,

of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us

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

“Come on, Nathan. We’ve

of everyone? What makes you think that they

if grandpa would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment. He

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

from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s

befuddled by his words. What made him

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

that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters,

far too expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves

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

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

was never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of

the most expensive

was situated at the highest level of

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

to only those who

rich but lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed

to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the

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

nervously. “I guess it would cost

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

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

tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care of the

Nathan and company were on their way into the

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

and company were bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed for the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255