Chapter 30: Much Better Than You

Bronte was still making a scene in the interrogation room, and Olivia and the others could hear her loud and clear from outside.

Bronte shouted, "Henry, the captain of the Detective Unit, set me up! I'm gonna sue him. When did I ever attack a cop? It was him who harassed me!"

Gwyneth and Olivia exchanged a look, feeling totally helpless about Bronte.

Soon, someone else walked in. When they saw who it was, Autumn and Ivan's faces changed, and Henry's expression turned icy.

"Henry, I set you up on a blind date, and you end up at the police station. Really impressive!"

The newcomer was Holden, Henry's dad. Olivia remembered him as a deputy director, ranking higher than Ivan.

Henry shot back, "If you hadn't forced me into that date, none of this would have happened. I'm your son, not a pawn for your career!"

Holden slapped Henry across the face. Olivia suddenly rushed over and stood in front of Henry.

Olivia said, "Why did you hit Mr. Phillips? It was that woman from the blind date who attacked the police. Mr. Phillips was just doing his job. How can you take it out on him? I'm the victim here. As a leader, shouldn't you be protecting us officers? Or is it because that woman has some special status, so we deserve to be beaten and bullied by her?"

Olivia couldn't believe she had the guts to confront Holden like that.

Holden was also surprised to see Henry being defended by a girl, and such a pretty one at that.

Worried that Holden might lash out at Olivia, Henry quickly pulled her behind him.

Henry said, "This has nothing to do with you, Olivia. Stay put and keep quiet!"

Olivia huffed, clearly annoyed, while Holden watched the scene, momentarily stunned.

Holden asked Henry, "Is this girl your colleague?"

Henry nodded. "Yeah, she's a colleague from Emerald City, same department."

Holden glanced at Olivia again, thinking her face looked kinda familiar.

Before he could ask, Autumn walked over.

Autumn said, "I was wondering who could do something so low, and it turns out to be you! No surprise there. You got your promotion by marrying off your daughter, didn't you? What now, sacrificing your son too? Holden, aren't you afraid of karma?"

Olivia and Gwyneth were stunned. Were these family secrets something they should know?

Holden looked annoyed, but when he saw who it was, he surprisingly didn't get mad.

Holden said, "Autumn, what brings you here? Who's in trouble?"

Autumn snorted and pulled Olivia to her side. It was only then that Holden realized why Olivia looked so familiar.

Autumn said, "My daughter was hit by your future daughter-in-law. So, what are you gonna do about it?"

The slap mark on Olivia's face was clear. Such a beautiful girl being beaten like this made Holden's face darken.

Holden said, "Autumn, you've got it wrong. She's not my daughter-in-law yet! I promise I'll sort this out. Please, don't worry!"

Autumn shot back, "Don't worry? If it were anyone else, maybe I could. But with someone like you, I can't. I won't dig up the past, but now my daughter’s been hit. What are you gonna do about it?"

Autumn stood her ground, clearly not leaving without an answer. Holden didn't waste any time and took everyone to the conference room.

Bronte started whining first, "Holden, you have to back me up. She seduced Henry and wrecked our relationship!"

Gwyneth slammed the table in anger. "What nonsense are you talking about? Wrecked your relationship? Have you looked in the mirror? Do you think you can compare to Olivia? On the first day of meeting, you claimed Henry was your boyfriend. Ask him if he agrees!"

Bronte, acting all hurt, turned to Holden. "Holden, I'm telling the truth. Henry and I were having a good conversation when they barged in. That woman used her looks to seduce him..."

Henry cut her off, "Enough! Miss, I don't even know your name. When did I agree to be your boyfriend? And Olivia is a police officer. Aren't you afraid of going to jail for defaming an officer?"

Gwyneth chimed in, "Exactly! You got rejected by Henry, got mad, and threw coffee at him. When that didn't work, you took it out on Olivia. I think you're just crazy. Anyone who marries you would never have peace at home!"

Upon hearing this, Holden asked, "You threw coffee at my son?"

Bronte gave an awkward smile. "Holden, it's all a misunderstanding. We just had a minor disagreement."

Henry said firmly, "There's no disagreement between us. I don't even remember your name. I've made it clear that I won't start a family with you. Dating is supposed to be consensual, but I didn't expect you to act so extremely. Not only did you spill coffee on me, but you also hit Olivia! Olivia is my team member. You assaulted two officers and should face legal consequences!"

Henry's words were harsh, but Autumn found them very satisfying.

Autumn said, "Holden, your son is much better than you!"

Holden's face darkened. Bronte had a high status; she was the granddaughter of his old superior. This situation was tricky for him. Bronte not only defamed the police but also hit Olivia, which was indeed serious.

Holden ordered, "Retrieve the restaurant's footage and investigate everything that happened today. Detain Bronte temporarily and decide on the punishment based on the severity of the situation!"

He then looked at Autumn. "Autumn, today's incident is my fault. I apologize to you and your daughter. Regardless of anything else, her assault on the family of a fallen hero warrants strict punishment."

Holden, being a high-ranking official, was decisive and unwavering in his actions. Despite Bronte's pleas, she was taken to the detention room. Holden also informed her family elders. Even though the two families had a good relationship, such blatant assault was intolerable.

With the matter settled, Olivia left the police station with Autumn, followed by Henry.

Henry offered, "Autumn, would you like me to drive you home?"