Meanwhile, Damien had already moved on. His attention settled on a nearby display featuring smart watches. “What’s the difference between these models?” The associate immediately stepped forward. For the next several minutes, he carefully explained the available options. Damien listened intently, giving the sales associate his full attention as though he were presenting a multi-billion-dollar proposal rather than explaining consumer electronics. Battery life. Durability. Health tracking. Compatibility with other devices. By the end of the explanation, he pointed to two of the newest models. “I’ll take those as well.” The associate’s smile became noticeably brighter. “Certainly, Sir.” Then, as he had undoubtedly been trained to do, he added, “Would you also be interested in ad

