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.

was the Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable,

Nonetheless, Benson and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want to be seen as

the corridor and sat down, under

banquet had

were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive

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

came over and ordered the servers to serve

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

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

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

here to celebrate or to curse me? Why

...

exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter,

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 gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making them feed

her mother, “I’m sure that

arguing.” Benson suggested 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

be knocking at our door, begging us

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

of everyone? What makes you think that

would fall sick, he has the cash and means to seek out

prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance

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

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

expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar,

expensive, Queenie. We can’t afford them.” Penny explained to

you think that we can’t afford

Nathan...” Penny trailed off in a diffident

worry, let me pay for the meal. I do have a few pennies for

that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It had

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

the highest level of the highest building in Channing - The

premium ingredients and the most

only those who

prestige and position

taking the exclusive elevator to the

of the place when they learned that Nathan

Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess

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

is as good as daylight robbery. Where would we find the money to dine

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

and company were on their way into

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

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

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