Princess Cromwell and Her Six Brothers
"This isn't like those fakes you find on the street. If you really want it, $3,800, not a dollar less."
Amelia pretended to ponder, then glanced back at Carl: "This bronze wine glass is a bit pricey. Should we buy it?"
Carl's voice was slow and cold: "Market price is around $800 or $1,000, and he's asking for $4,000. We have money, but we're not crazy."
"That's true," Amelia shrugged. "Boss, he says it's too expensive. I guess we won't buy it after all."
"Take care," Angelo said, showing no sign of disappointment. In fact, he seemed eager for Amelia and her group to leave his little shop. Business with strangers was never easy, and unless someone had bought from him many times, he preferred