Gary had too much to drink, and he vented his frustration.

"Gary, just let them go," someone advised.

Gary shrugged it off, saying, "Let them go? I've spent thousands on this gathering. How can I just let it go? It's not that simple!

"They must come! I've booked the VIP room, and it's not far from here! Why wouldn't they come? This is disrespectful!"

As there was a second part to the gathering, everyone except for Gary had refrained from excessive drinking. Fueled by alcohol, he blocked Sylvia and Eric from leaving.

Justin stepped in, positioning himself between Eric, Sylvia, and Gary, and said, "Eric, you two go ahead. We'll handle this."

Eric was about to agree, but Gary cut in, "Justin, are you trying to pick a fight? Do you want me to call my buddies to deal with you?"

The rest of the classmates disapproved of Gary's arrogant behavior. Such remarks were inappropriate at a gathering.

Sylvia took Eric aside and suggested, "Let's go there for a while. Besides, that place is p