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 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

table in the corridor and sat down, under

banquet had

successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet dishes. All

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

ordered

was the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do

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 skipped the

them right 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

...

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

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

“I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended

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

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

smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that

of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their

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

Nathan had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

no different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for his

by his words. What made

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

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

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

makes you think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s

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

me pay for the meal. I do have a few

he was never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing to him, as they

the most expensive

highest level of the highest

premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who

being available to only those who

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

taking the exclusive elevator

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

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

thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but

we find the money to dine here? It

a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much

and company were on

to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly

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

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