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.

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

and his family put up with the embarrassment with gritted teeth and

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

banquet had

sumptuous feast with successive delectable, mouth-watering gourmet

finished their last round of desserts, yet there

ordered the servers to serve

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

an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly from

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

right for giving me a rotten pill for my birthday. What are they thinking? Are they really here to celebrate or to curse me? Why should I feed

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they exited the hotel, Leah, who was bitter, lashed out 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 gift? Thanks for making us look like a fool in front of everybody, making them feed us

tried to placate her mother, “I’m sure

sure that dad would only find us more repulsive than ever.

be knocking at our door, begging us for

Nathan. We’ve had enough of your nonsense. How could

front of everyone? What makes you think that they would eat

sick, he has the cash and means to seek out the best medical

convinced they’ll eat humble pie and return to us for the

demeanor was no different from when he had predicted Mr. Harvey’s appearance for

his words. What made him so sure of his

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

to 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 Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, abalone, lobsters, and many more. Any single dish could cost them a month

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

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

the money, Nathan...”

for the meal. I do have a few pennies for that,” Nathan

he was never obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll of up to tens of millions. It

Palace - the most expensive restaurant

level of the highest building in Channing - The

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

to only those who could

prestige and

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

the place when they

place looks so fancy and lavish, Penny,” Benson intercepted nervously. “I guess it would

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 somebody in order

“My god, this is 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

worries with a tranquil smile, “Come on, guys. Don’t be silly, how much could a simple meal cost? Just let me take care of the

were on

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

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

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