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

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

the corridor and sat down, under the mocking eyes of their guests

had

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

the guests had finished their last round of desserts, yet

the dinner was almost finished, Samuel came over and ordered the servers to

the final straw, Benson and his family could not contain their rage and resentment anymore. What do they take us for? Beggars or dogs that are only entitled to

reached the tipping point, Benson gave an uncharacteristic scowl and stood up abruptly

at his banquet when Samuel approached him and whispered in his ear, “Dad, Benson, and his family have skipped the dinner and left the banquet.

they thinking? Are they really here to

...

the hotel, Leah, who was

with an embarrassing pill as a gift? Thanks for

to placate her mother, “I’m sure that Nathan hadn’t intended

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 take

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

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

What makes you think that they would eat their words and beg

he has the cash and means to seek out the best

his prediction, “Just relax, I’m convinced they’ll eat humble

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

were befuddled by his words. What made

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!

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

can’t afford them.” Penny explained to her

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

the money, Nathan...” Penny trailed

for the meal. I do have a few

obsessed with money and wealth, Nathan was pretty sure that he had a bankroll

- the most expensive restaurant in

highest level of the highest building in Channing -

upscale restaurant overlooked the most breathtaking panoramic view of Channing, boasting the most premium ingredients and the

exclusive, being available to only those who could boast

rich but lacked the prestige and position in

taking the exclusive elevator to the

when

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

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,

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

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

those words, Nathan and company were on their way into the

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 and announced, “I’m sorry, according to our dress code, we deny entry to people who are not appropriately

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

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