The guard’s smug expression didn’t waver. He crossed his arms and sneered. "You think talking big will get you inside? I don't buy it."
He crumpled the invitation card slightly in his grip, he narrowed his eyes as if she was trying to intimidate me. "People like you always try to sneak into places where you don’t belong. get out now or I throw you out before you cause any trouble."
The second guard stepped forward. "You're wasting our time. Just admit you stole this invitation, and maybe we won’t have to rough you up too badly."
Before I could respond, Delilah moved forward, her expression furious. "You have no right to treat us like this! We were invited—"
One of the guards shoved her aside roughly. "Stay out of this, girl. This has nothing to do with you."
Delilah stumbled back wi
