The attendant, of course, did not put them in the VIP dinner rooms but only in the general area of the restaurant.
Clark and his company became the focus of the diners' attention, and before long, murmurs of ridicule could be heard.
Whispers and sideways glances soon turned into barely concealed snickers. Still, our bored gamer didn't mind.
He was used to being the center of attention, whether positive or negative, and he remained unfazed by the judgmental stares and quiet derision.
However, the same could not be said for the mother and daughter accompanying him. They felt small and insignificant under the scrutinizing eyes of the other patrons, and their discomfort was palpable.
Their faces flushed with embarrassment, and they could only bow their heads in shame, wishing they could disappear.
The mother gently squeezed her daughter's hand, trying to offer some comfort, but it was clear they both felt humiliated.
