The Distress Signal

Beatrice was caught off guard, staring blankly at the woman who was accusing her.

The woman arrogantly sized Beatrice up.

Seeing her dressed poorly, she immediately sneered, "Do you know where you are? Central Business District. Everything in my store is worth six figures, and look at you—so poor you can't afford anything, so you must have stolen it, right?"

Beatrice took a moment to calm herself