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 themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny

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 impertinent and rude, simply

to the lone table in the corridor and sat down, under the

banquet had

guests at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering

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

over and ordered the servers

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

tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up

was merrily clinking glasses with some 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

my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them

...

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

at you and your dumb idea. We’d assigned you the task of finding a suitable birthday present for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a

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

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

knocking at our door, begging us for

on, Nathan. We’ve had

everyone? What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg

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 pie and

was no different from when he had predicted

family were befuddled by his words. What made him so sure

pitifully, “Queenie is hungry, Papa. When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes

the scrumptious 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

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

that we can’t afford them? Come on,

have the money, Nathan...”

meal. I do

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 were just

- the most expensive

level of the

and the most accomplished chefs

to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

the prestige and position in

to the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator

family were daunted by the poshness of the place when they learned that Nathan

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

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

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

allay their worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could

and company were on their way

to be the security of the restaurant. A man who seemed to be their

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

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