Chapter 13

"Is this true?" He titled his bespectacled head down to look the clerk in the eyes.

"Yes sir," she said indignantly. "I've been trying to kick them out but they won't leave."

"What did they steal?" he asked her.

The clerk looked at Alison hopefully, waiting for the answer that would justify her actions to the manager. Alison said nothing, even going as far as avoiding the girl's eyes.

"What did he steal," the manager repeated, sounding irritated.

She only looked about like a lost child. He smacked her upside the head and shoved her away.

"Go inside," he ordered. "Damn imbecile," he muttered.

The crowd had forgotten what they came to the store and the manager saw fit to remind them.

"Everyone, nothing to see. Let's all go about our business," she yelled, waving his arms like a conductor then turned to Damien. "Accept my sincerest apologies sir. She's my niece and she knows nothing about working." He extended his hand for Damien to take.

Seeing this, Damien switched the black card from