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.

Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit

humiliating than to be treated like some downbeat outcasts. How they had wanted to walk away from the banquet, snubbing all the insults. Nonetheless, Benson and his family

table in the corridor and sat down,

had officially

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

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

and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and

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

and stood up abruptly from the table. “Let’s go,” he urged stoutly. “We’re done with

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

here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed

...

Leah, who was

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 us with leftovers as if we were some kind of beggars. What an

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

relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than

down, everybody. Soon they’ll be knocking at

a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had

pill away in front of everyone? What makes

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

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

different from when he

befuddled by his words. What made him

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

and expensive dishes that had included Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many

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

think that we can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to

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

pay 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

most expensive restaurant in

level of the

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the most accomplished chefs who would whip up dishes

Palace was exclusive, being available to only those who

who were filthy rich but lacked the prestige and

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

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

and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would cost a bomb

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

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

smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just

words, Nathan and company were on their way

man who seemed to be their supervisor gave

company were bemused by what he had said. Despite not being dressed in Gucci,

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