In the VIP ward, Yvette huddled in a corner, tears streaming down her face. Getting a ticket to the lecture proved to be a tough nut to crack. She had contacted all her old friends, but mentioning her need for the ticket got either a flat-out "no" or a quick hang-up. She even turned to Jasper, but he scolded her and questioned if she thought herself worthy of such an elite event. That made sense. The chance to rub shoulders with a big shot like Daniel made everyone excited, as it could give their status a solid boost. No one was willing to give away something so valuable. Yvette had even heard that the tickets were selling for a million each on the black market. But they remained as rare as a hen's teeth. Suddenly, the door opened. "I told you to leave!" Yvette snapped, assuming i