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

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

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

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

came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson

his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that

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

of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have

Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed them with all the wonderful food?

...

hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out at

birthday present for Sean. What the hell were you thinking, presenting him with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in

tried to placate her mother, “I’m

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

calm down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at our door, begging

“Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough

What makes you think that

cash and means to seek out the best medical treatment.

relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat

was no different from when he

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

have our lunch? I saw them having so much food on their tables earlier! It makes me

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

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

makes you think that we can’t afford

money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

for the meal. I do have a few pennies

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

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

of

overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs

Palace was exclusive, being available to only those

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

taking the exclusive elevator

were daunted by the poshness of the place when they

nervously. “I guess it would

most expensive restaurants in Channing, but it doesn’t just cater to the rich, you’ve really got to be somebody in

would we find the

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

company were on their

seemed to be their supervisor gave them an unfriendly look and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny

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

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