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.

the main hall, which was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze

some downbeat 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 seen as

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

had

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

of desserts, yet there was still no

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

point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up

with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his

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

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hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making them feed us with leftovers as if we were some kind of

mother, “I’m sure that Nathan

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

Soon they’ll be knocking at our

We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could that be

everyone? What makes you think that they would eat

and means to seek out the best

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

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

by his words. What made

Queenie mewled pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I

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 month to even a whopping full year’s salary, burning

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

afford them? Come on, let’s

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a

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

Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had all meant nothing

Palace - the most expensive restaurant in

at the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes that

to only those who could boast

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

taking the exclusive elevator to the top

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

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

cost up to tens of thousands.” Penny stated taciturnly, “It is one of the most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t

gave Leah the chills 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 here. Let’s get out

tried to allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost?

and company were on

at the entrance by a few men in well-tailored 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 deny entry to people who are not appropriately

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

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