"Ha! If not me, then who? You? Do you even grasp what these tickets symbolize? They stand for stature and prestige!" Gavin Smith scoffed, his face dripping with derision.
Henry was momentarily tongue-tied, regretting his silence to Sophie which let this insufferable opportunist exploit the situation.
Faced with Henry's doubts, a hint of apprehension crept into Gavin Smith's heart. Yet, he was certain that a humble guy like Henry, who couldn't even afford a basic ticket, couldn't possibly be behind these exclusive passes.
As Henry braced to retort, Sophie stepped in, "Mr. Smith, please take back your concert tickets. I'm swamped lately and won’t be attending."
She swiftly grabbed her purse and headed out, pausing momentarily, “Henry, are you coming or not?”
At the exit, she glanced bac
