The Untouchable Crown

Gideon scrolled through his phone, found what he was looking for, and lifted his gaze to the store clerk. "Can we take it now?"

The clerk's smile faltered for just a second before she quickly smiled respectfully. "Of course, sir. One moment."

She turned and motioned to two other employees. They carefully unlocked the glass display case and, with precise movements, lifted the crown out.

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