Chapter 55

Unexpectedly, from that moment on, the developer began secretly sending people to cause trouble at the supermarket from time to time. Initially, they didn’t dare to use violence but would take cigarettes and alcohol from the store without ever paying for them.

Facing this situation, John and his wife could only swallow their anger. The developer had considerable influence and was well-known in the area, able to navigate both the underworld and the legal system. Ordinary people like them had no means to challenge such power.

But the more they tolerated, the more excessive the harassment became. The people came more frequently, and the items they took were increasingly expensive. Eventually, John couldn’t take it anymore and called the police. However, the police found it difficult to handle because the perpetrators denied taking anything without paying and even accused John of slander.

At that time, John’s supermarket didn’t have surveillance cameras, so they had no