A huge loss

"It can't be! They were here yesterday, with their spare parts, sofas, and books!"

"Oh, yes. Those people. They weren't in the shop, they only displayed their goods out there." She said.

"Yes! They're the ones I'm looking for." She said.

"Oh, they paid to display their merchandise for just a few days. They're not the real owner. They were to show up today also, but they're not here. That's strange."

"Uh… their contact info? Did they leave it with you? Their address…"

"It wasn't like a contract or something. I'd say they bribed the old man to place their goods in front of his shop." She said, and Piper closed her eyes, shaking her head.

"Okay… okay, um… you don't have any means of contacting them right now?" She asked, and the lady shook her head.

"I said it was more of a bribe, there was no formal agreement."

"Okay, one more favor. Can you call me whenever you see them?" She asked, and the lady nodded, handing Piper her phone.

Piper took it, and saved her number.

"My name is Piper."

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