Out-Classed

Nightclubs are a messy business - and nightclub owners are notoriously backhanded.
Recently a rival club has started rumours and gossip, called the TABC and even offered to buy me out in an effort to eliminate the competition.
What was my response?
I called the rival owner to ask whether it was alright if I brought some people to his club.
I closed early tonight and brought my crowd and employees to the rival club to wish one of it's oldest employees a "Happy Birthday".
(I once did some consulting work for this rival so I know most of it's patrons and employees.)

"Now, that's class.", was heard from many of the people in the rival club.
Before getting home, I received three bookings for future parties.
When one has a good reputation there is no need to compete - sometimes it's easier to just outclass the competition.