UNEXPECTED SETBACK

Marvin’s heart raced with excitement as Lina led him away from the crowd and towards the payment department.

He could still feel the skeptical stares from the people behind him, but he didn’t care.

His mind was focused on the future—on the incredible machines he was about to purchase and the groundbreaking ideas he would soon bring to life.

Lina guided him through a set of doors into a quieter section of the establishment.

The sleek, modern design of the tech showroom gave way to a more business-like area.

They walked down a long hallway until they reached a large room with several desks, where human staff handled transactions for high-value purchases.

Marvin approached the desk where a man named Derek sat. He was one of the senior staff members, dressed in a crisp shirt and tie, with a tablet in hand.

As they approached, Derek glanced up from his screen, then quickly looked Marvin up and down.

He didn’t look impressed.

Marvin noticed Derek’s eyes lingering on the faint stain of
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