Gold Behind the Curtain
The staff's voice was icy as they said, "Sorry, sir, this area is for authorized personnel only."
I stood my ground, my voice steady, saying, "I'm here for the summit too. I have every right to be here."
They paused, probably recalling those quiet types who turn out to be somebody important, and decided not to mess with me.
Clara, on the other hand, burst into laughter like she had heard the funniest joke ever.
"Ha! You? A college kid scraping by on scholarships is on the wealthy list? That's a good one!
"And you claim you're here for the summit? Is your name even on the list?"