… quietly stood up, paid for his meal, and walked out without a word. The bikers continued laughing until the waitress, pale and hesitant, approached them.
“Do you know who that was?” she asked.
The bikers shrugged.
“He’s a retired cop who took down a major crime ring. He doesn’t make a scene, but trust me, you just learned a lesson.”
The bikers fell silent, exchanging uneasy glances. One by one, they grabbed their helmets and left, realizing they’d just messed with the wrong guy.
The waitress shook her head and smiled, knowing the old man had just taught them all something they’d never forget.
