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 Peony Hall, Benson and his family had to squeeze themselves to fit into the miserable, tiny table in the

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 put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and clenched fists. They did not want to be seen as impertinent and rude, simply walking away

corridor and

banquet had officially

at the banquet were treated to a sumptuous feast with successive delectable,

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

almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to serve the leftovers to Benson and his

their rage and resentment anymore. What do

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

merrily clinking glasses with some of his most distinguished guests at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his

Are they really here to celebrate or to curse

...

the hotel, Leah, who was

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

mother, “I’m sure

ourselves in front of our friends and relatives today. I’m sure that dad would only find us more

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

shot him a rueful smile, “Come on, Nathan. We’ve had enough of your

away in front of everyone? What makes you think that they

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

had no qualms about his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for

when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

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

When can we have our lunch? I saw them having so much food

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

can’t afford them.” Penny explained

can’t afford them? Come on, let’s treat ourselves to a

the money, Nathan...” Penny

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

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

most

situated at the highest level of the highest building in Channing

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

to only those who could boast excessive wealth,

the prestige and position in society would be snubbed at Cloud

the Pinnacle, taking the exclusive elevator to the

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

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

one of the most expensive restaurants

as good 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 get out of

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

company were on their way

stopped 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 them an unfriendly look

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

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