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

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 away from his dad’s birthday

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

banquet had officially

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

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

ordered the servers to serve the

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

he had reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s

guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner

here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should

...

hotel, Leah,

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

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

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 would only take a turn for the

at our

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

of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat

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

I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

were befuddled by his words. What made

can we have our lunch? I saw them having

and appetizing food that was served at Sean’s seventieth birthday banquet. The exhaustive list was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a

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

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

have the money, Nathan...” Penny

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

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

the most expensive restaurant in

of the highest building in

Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and

available to only those who could

lacked the prestige and position in society would be snubbed

her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan was taking them to

fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously.

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 our lifetime’s wages to simply have a meal here. Let’s get out of

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

words, Nathan and company were on their way into

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

dressed in Gucci, Armani, or some designer labels, they had certainly appeared presentable and well-dressed

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