She saw through his feeble plan in an instant. Jerome laughed.
"I wasn't expecting you to catch on so quickly, but yes. That's right," Jerome declared.
"I own this place now. I am here to remove you and all your friends from my private property."
Jerome turned to everyone, pointing at all of them as he declared, "All of you are trespassers! Everyone one of you! Leave now or I will have all of you arrested."
Not only had he driven away customers, but he had also caused a scene on the opening day of her brand new shop. Furthermore, he had the audacity to claim they were trespassing on his property.
It was clear he wanted to swoop in and take everything. Laina folded her arms as she glared at Jerome.
"What would you like to take next?" she cheered him on, "Perhaps all the jewelry I have here should go to you too as compensation?"
