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.

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

like 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

corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of

banquet had officially

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

till the guests had finished their last round of

over and ordered

rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only

the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly.

Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family

a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here

...

Leah, who was bitter, lashed out

the hell 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 them feed us with leftovers as if we were some kind

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

“We’ve utterly embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad

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

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

they just throw the pill away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they would

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

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

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

and her family were befuddled by his words. What

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

was made up of glamorous and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any

explained to her daughter,

insisted, “What makes you think that we can’t afford them?

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

I do have a few

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

the most

of the highest

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

those

and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

Penny and her family to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the

the poshness of the place when they

lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess

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 in

Leah the chills as she gasped, “My god, this is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money

be silly, how

were on their way into the

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

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

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