Out on the street, a loud, growing noise began to echo. It sounded like a crowd of people approaching quickly.
Allen opened his eyes. He looked out the large glass windows.
His jaw dropped open.
A huge wave of people was rushing directly toward their store. There were wealthy nobles stepping out of expensive carriages. There were poor commoners running down the street. There were merchants, maids, and tailors.
Damon's rumor campaign had worked with terrifying efficiency. The entire capital city had heard the news. They had heard about a new store that treated poor people with respect and offered the finest silks to the rich. Everyone wanted to see it with their own eyes.
The crowd reached the building. They flooded through the wide open front doors like an unstoppable river.
"Welcome!" the workers shouted, suddenly scrambling to greet the massive influx of customers.
