Seraphina Sterling and Genevieve Churchill strolled along, taking in the sights. By the time they reached Apex Collections, it was nearly noon.
The shop's decor could only be described as the height of luxury. All the furniture was made of pear wood, which had recently been driven up to astronomical prices. To the right stood a tea tree next to a large pond where several water lilies floated. A dozen or so precious koi fish swam beneath the emerald-green lily pads. To the left was a tea table, making it clear at a glance that the owner was a tea connoisseur. A faint, pleasant aroma of tea permeated the air.
If it weren't for the bustling crowd on the street outside, the shop would have felt like a tranquil paradise, completely removed from the world. This decor alone was a major draw for Apex Collections, attracting numerous customers. To pull off such a feat of interior design in a city like Aethelgard, only Joel Xavier could manage it.
