Cara leaned back against the desk, arms crossed, watching his world unraveling with satisfaction. Jackie, however, remained still, her expression unreadable.
"This is fake!" Rudy finally exploded. "I don't give a damn what those papers say! This is my fucking diner!"
Jackie let out a slow breath, then took a step toward him, her voice unwavering. "Get it through your thick skull, conman. This was never your diner. And as soon as you leave, I'll be tearing down that sign outside and replacing it with Hoyt's Diner. Then, I'll be hiring the best lawyer I can find to sue you for every penny you've stolen from this place."
Rudy's jaw tightened, his hands balling into fists. "You bitch. I'll ruin you in this town." He turned sharply toward the officers. "What the hell are you waiting for? Get her out of here. Both her and my stepdaughter."
Officer Voight exchanged a glance with Sheriff Hader before shaking his head. "Sorry, sir. We can't do that."
