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"Victor Dalton," the senior officer said sternly, "you are being detained for questioning. Cooperate with us."He took out a pair of handcuffs.Under the customers' contemptuous stares, Victor collapsed like a man whose bones had disappeared.As he was led away, the tension finally left Judith's body.There was no triumph on her face, only exhaustion and a trace of relief.Arthur stepped forward and held her still-trembling hand.The officers took both Victor and the hired troublemaker away for investigation.The restaurant gradually became quiet again, though complicated emotions still hung in the air.Customers sighed over what had happened and came forward to comfort our family.After the investigation, Victor was prosecuted for soliciting defamation, business interference, and food-safety violations, and Best Bite Diner soon closed permanently.The man Victor hired had originally intended only to create conflict between Arthur and Judith so that she would be too distracte
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I never imagined he would go so far as to hire someone to fabricate an intimate photograph and destroy Judith's reputation.Faced with Victor's attempt to reverse the accusation and his torrent of abuse, Judith finally exploded after years of restraint."Victor Dalton, how dare you stand here and accuse me after everything you've done?"The police are already here. They can determine who is telling the truth."Everyone in this neighborhood knows what the food at Best Bite tastes like and what ingredients you use."Frank from sanitation found an entire case of cheap restaurant-base packets in the trash behind your kitchen. You use that junk to make your broth."And what inspection paperwork did you produce for the frozen meat in your walk-in during last month's health check? Show everyone if you dare."Her words came like rapid fire, each one striking Victor where it hurt.The customers immediately began talking, many of them showing disgust as the pieces fell into place."No w
The Longest Line Chapter 8
The restaurant erupted in outrage.Judith shook with anger.Arthur stepped forward, took her hand, and silently offered his support.I stared coldly at the man. "You kept announcing that the owner was your wife. How did you come up with that story?"Guilt covered his face, and he stammered without producing a clear answer.Then it struck me. That was why his story kept changing. One moment he claimed to be Judith's husband, and the next he couldn't answer even the most basic question about her. He had memorized a script from beginning to end.The customers began speaking up against him."How can anyone be this vicious? You're jealous of a successful restaurant, so you destroy a woman's reputation?""I watched the whole thing. He cut the line, took an entire four-person booth, finished every bite, and only then claimed the food was bad."Under the crowd's condemnation, the man looked as if he wanted to disappear into the floor."That's enough. Come with us and give a full stat
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Lily finally found her courage. "And you haven't paid your bill."The man froze, then recovered and began cursing."It's one lousy bowl of stew. Fine, I'll pay for it."He pulled out his phone and tapped it against the payment terminal."There. Paid."Then he heard me speak."That isn't enough."He frowned. "What else do you want? It was one bowl of stew. How much more do you think you can demand?"I laughed outright."You ruined my father-in-law's suit and damaged his bag. You'll pay for both."He looked Arthur up and down with contempt. "You must be desperate for money. That cheap suit isn't worth anything."Then he heard my answer."That isn't an ordinary suit. It was made by an Italian master tailor. Replacing it would cost at least $150,000."His eyes widened."Are you insane? A hundred and fifty thousand dollars? Maybe in Monopoly money."Grace's expression instantly changed."Say one more filthy thing about my father and see what happens.""And the bag you calle
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A flicker of panic crossed the man's eyes, but he forced himself to remain defiant."Call them, then!"He pointed at Arthur and sneered at Grace."Go ahead. The photograph is right there. Everyone in the neighborhood has seen that your mother is sleeping with me. Let's see how you explain it."The restaurant fell into a deathly silence.Judith looked frantic and unable to defend herself."What a joke." Grace gave a cold laugh and held up her phone so every customer could see the screen."I started recording the moment you shoved my father."You insulted my mother and my husband in public, damaged my mother's property and the restaurant, and now you're using some random photograph to accuse her of having an affair with you."The man shot her a vicious look."So what if you recorded it? Everything I said is true."Judith paced anxiously. She had lived her entire life with honesty and dignity.When she first married Arthur, his wealthy family had looked down on her, but she re
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Grace crossed the room in a few quick strides."Mom! Danny!"She stared in alarm at the cut on my arm and the stains covering me, then stepped in front of Arthur and me protectively."What happened here?"I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.I gave her a brief explanation. "That man brought a doctored photograph and claims he's involved with your mother. He is still causing trouble. Keep an eye on him so he doesn't hurt anyone else. I need to speak with your father."Grace looked at me, bit her lip, nodded, and turned back toward the dining room.I pulled Arthur aside."Arthur, do you trust Judith?"He shook his head and then nodded, unable to sort through the shock."I trust you, Danny."Warmth spread through my chest. I hadn't expected him to say that."All right, Arthur. Then let me handle this."When I returned to the dining room, the man was still shouting.I had already decided what to do."Lily, call the police."The man, who had been so arrogant
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